Chapter 645

Elliot suffered in silence, unable to speak as the bitterness lingered in his mouth. Downing a whole glass of water, he managed to relieve the taste somewhat. The medicine further depleted his already weakened strength. Feeling exhausted from the illness and medication, Elliot leaned against the headboard, his eyelashes fluttering. Howard tucked the corner of Elliot's blanket and rolled up his sleeves, inspecting the red marks on his arm. "Look! Corey hit me with the clothes hanger because of you. It's swollen." Realizing Elliot could not see, Howard guided Elliot's hand to feel the bump on his arm. "Feel it properly. It's pretty swollen. Aren't you being unfair to me if you keep stirring up trouble?" Elliot promptly withdrew his hand, asserting, "I don't have the habit of touching men." Howard chuckled, teasing him, "So, you only have the habit of touching women?" "I won't touch any other woman except for Nana!" Elliot said firmly without hesitation. Howard nod