Chapter 434

Elliot gently released her from his embrace, stepped back, and slowly sank to his knees, his back straight, kneeling before her. She glanced at this familiar gesture and almost instantly understood, her eyes reddening. "Elijah…" It was not a question but an affirmation. "It's me." Elliot did not deliberately lower his voice. Noticing the glistening tears in her eyes, his heart ached. Overwhelmed by guilt, his eyes welled up as well. Sheena tilted her head back, suppressing the tears that were about to fall, replacing them with a cold expression. "You lied to me? Clearly, you didn't die, yet you didn't come to find me. Instead, you deliberately wrote a sentimental farewell letter. Is it all a joke to you? Are you watching how I get deceived, how stupid I am not to see through your act?" "No, Nana, I…" "Shut up! Do you even have the right to call me that? Don't you prefer calling me Ms. Lawson?" Elliot's heart sank. He cautiously held her small hand, saying, "I'm sorry.