Chapter 589

A pang of pain shot through Sheena's chest. So, this was what he had always believed, that he was a burden, clinging to their relationship with the mindset that he was living on borrowed time. Sheena sighed softly, reaching out to touch him. "Eli, let me explain…" Elliot shook off her hand, turning away from her. He choked back tears, his shoulders trembling. Finally, he mustered the courage to speak, "I know he's your first love, and you share a past. If you… still love him and insist on choosing him, I'll step aside!" Without looking back, he walked up the stairs with determined steps. Sheena felt a mix of confusion and frustration, running after him. "Elliot! What nonsense are you spouting?" Elliot's pace quickened, reaching the third floor swiftly. He slammed the door shut with a resounding thud, locking it. Sheena arrived just in time, almost stubbing her foot as her head collided with the door. Fuming, she stared at the firmly closed door. "Elliot, h