Chapter 872

Sheena was in so much pain that she kept drifting in and out of consciousness. She half-opened her eyes to see Elliot continuously changing hands to massage her stomach. Each time he freed up a hand, he would flex his sore wrist before continuing. Sensing his obvious fatigue, Sheena felt a bit guilty and said, "Eli, stop massaging me. I should feel much better after sleeping a while more." Elliot did not stop, replying, "It's okay. As I keep massaging, you'll fall asleep." Sheena did not insist further. She was truly exhausted, unable to keep her eyes open. Elliot's massaging technique improved over time, seemingly providing some relief. As her body relaxed, Sheena quickly drifted into a deep sleep. While she slept, Elliot did not rest. He nestled under the covers, staying close to her, continuing to massage her sore waist. Soon enough, he fell asleep alongside her. Occasionally, Sheena would shift, but Elliot remained asleep, his hands reflexively continuing their m