Chapter 394

What had she done? She not only coldly pushed him away but also uttered hurtful words. Lionel was right. She was cruel toward Elijah, and he never complained. Instead, he would set aside all pride just to humbly seek her. He would say, "Please… just let me hold you for a little while, just this once…" He would plead, "No, I'm begging you…" Elijah was clearly in pain, his breath unsteady, yet he greedily clung to her embrace, unwilling to let go. Why did he not tell her about the severe injury? Was it because he feared her guilt or worried she might terminate their employment agreement? What a fool. Sheena curled up on the recliner and completely broke down. "E-Eli…" Her voice was now hoarse from crying, silently repeating his name. Sheena thought, 'You envied how affectionately I called Nathaniel before. There's no one else but you in my heart. Can you hear me?' … She locked herself in Elijah's room for a full three days, neither eating, drinking, nor s