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.

was true, should she

she thought, the more complex Sheena’s emotions became. To avoid unnecessary misunderstandings with Elliot in the future because of this matter, she cradled Elliot’s

we should trust each other the most. So, from now on, no matter what happens, you must trust

without hesitation, nodding earnestly,

satisfied, lightly kissed his forehead. “Did you take your evening

frowned, shaking his

and wait

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

annoyed as he observed the assortment

point, and they tasted

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not

I’m not really

through his attempt to skip the medication, Sheena stood her ground, extending her hand with a

and take your medicine.”

nuzzling his head against her embrace, murmuring softly, “I really don’t

Sheena felt frustrated.

was now resorting to being cute, not taking his health seriously at all.

take it!” Sheena asserted

grip around her waist. Despite her scolding, he looked at

eyes.

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