Chapter 1040

Just asking casually,” Sheena replied.

Until there was a clear picture of the situation, these were just her personal speculations without any concrete evidence.

Speaking out could easily tip off the other side and make them more prepared.

Suddenly, a sharp pain shot through her head, and she furrowed her brow, rubbing the back of her head with great effort.

The area where she was struck with the club shows slight fading bruises and even a gentle touch would cause pain.

Elliot noticed her discomfort and instinctively pulled her into his embrace, saying, “Nana, stop thinking about it for now. These matters are too taxing, especially since you’re injured.

Please rest.”

He comforted her as she leaned against his broad chest, gently nodding.

“If you’re not feeling well, just take a nap. Leave the rest to me,” Elliot reassured her.

She nodded again, closing her heavy eyelids and drifting off to sleep in Elliot’s arms.

Neil watched from across the table, feeling even more remorseful.

“Mr. Jenkins, I apologize sincerely for this incident. I never expected it to delay your return

home. Rest assured, I’ll thoroughly investigate this matter and leave no stone unturned,”

Neil expressed his regret.

expressionless, his gaze fixed on the injured Sheena in his arms as

stroked her back with

they identified the man who struck Nana’s head?” Elliot asked.

Once we identify the perpetrator, we

on them.”

demanded, “As compensation for this attack, I request

sent to Froania for interrogation in my

appeared conflicted. “Although they engage in illicit activities, they are still citizens of Ardolisia. Isn’t it inappropriate to send them to Froania for interrogation?”

stem and

They are undocumented and pose a danger. I only need the one who attacked Nana. Quietly sending them

fell silent, feeling a bit uncertain.

issue to allow him to quietly take away

had not ascended

yet.

he could find himself in trouble with his

preferred to

making mistakes or missteps that could be used against me. So, letting you quietly take someone away might not be possible. Once the perpetrator is identified, I can follow

matter.”

character, Elliot refrained

tacit acceptance.

atmosphere in the lounge suddenly

Elliot held the sleeping

comfortably, he did not dare move a muscle, even if

numb.

for several minutes until a

on the door and

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