Chapter 540

Elliot lowered his gaze, remaining silent.

His illness probably was not going away anytime soon….

Was he condemned to a life without fulfilling his desires?

“Before dying, you might as well let me have you so I can at least die feeling contented,” Elliot remarked half–jokingly.

Sheena immediately frowned, pinching his cheek slightly, and warned, “No more talk of death! As long as I’m here, you’re not allowed to give up hope of living. Do you understand?”

“Alright…” Elliot responded softly.

He knew his health condition best, but he did not want to worry Sheena.

Feeling his half–hearted response, Sheena applied a bit more pressure to the pinch.

“Louder. I didn’t hear clearly!”

“I got it.”

Sheena released her grip, massaging the cheek she had just pinched. Her thoughts, however, wandered as Nathaniel’s situation came to mind.

Though unsure of the authenticity of Nathaniel’s words, it seemed the only breakthrough available at the moment. She had to choose to trust Nathaniel at least once.

if it was true, should she agree to

with Elliot in the future because of this matter, she cradled Elliot’s

matter what happens, you must trust me and my heart

without hesitation, nodding earnestly, “I

his forehead. “Did you take your evening

frowned, shaking his

good and wait here.”

minute later, she returned with a cup of lukewarm water and Elliot’s

dulled, looking annoyed as he observed the

see the point,

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not like it

really in the mood for water. Can I take them later?”

medication, Sheena stood her

take

arms around her waist, nuzzling his head against

Sheena felt frustrated.

was now resorting to being cute, not taking his

it!” Sheena asserted sternly.

his grip around her waist. Despite her scolding, he

eyes.

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