Chapter 226

Lionel placed Ford, who was still unconscious, on the sofa in the hall. Elijah quietly walked over and sat beside him. Just as he settled, Ford slowly regained consciousness. The first thing he saw when he opened his eyes was Elijah's emotionless face. Elijah remarked, "I never thought you'd fall asleep." Ford was perplexed. "That's impossible!" With a serious tone, Elijah said, "I came out after talking to my mom, and here you are, asleep. You're the only one here. I waited a full five minutes before you woke up. Imagine if Sheena finds out about this. What would happen? But don't worry, I won't tell her." Still groggy, Ford scratched his head. Elijah did not give him the chance to respond. Instead, he got up and headed outside. "Let's go. We wasted an extra five minutes because you fell asleep." Ford distinctly remembered a male servant coming to talk to him, but he did not pay him any attention… Elijah interrupted again, "Hurry up! Sheena won't be pleased if we're late!'"