Chapter 393


    “Actually, he…”


    Chapter 393


    Lionel wiped the tears from his swollen eyes and continued, “Mr. Freeman was actually the… captain of


    the National Investigation Bureau’s Fourteenth Team. That day, an urgent order came from the bureau,


    something significant enough to warrant his recall. However, he didn’t want to leave without saying


    goodbye and wished toplete onest task for you. So, he requested a three–day dy, and the


    injuries he suffered were the consequences of disobeying orders.”


    Internal disruption within the family was serious, and any dy risked the entire structure copsing.


    There was a constant danger of losing control, and even a one–day dy could lead to the loss of


    power.


    This was far from a simple matter.


    Even so, Elijah willingly epted the punishment for Sheena’s sake, choosing to postpone it for three


    days.


    Lionel hid his sympathy and added, “He was whipped thirtyshes until he vomited blood. In the end,


    the executioner couldn’t bear it and stopped after twentyshes.”


    Sheena looked at the bloodied shirt in her hands, struggling to understand. ” What kind of whip was it?


    How did he end up being injured to this extent and vomiting blood with just twentyshes?!”


    “It was not an ordinary whip. It was a ck whip with gold threads covered in fine barbs. A gentle flick


    would draw blood, especially from an unrelenting executioner. Eachsh could prate the flesh, and


    given his burns, the area on his back capable of enduring the punishment was limited. The final five


    Lionel could not continue, both angry and heartbroken.


    Sheena could not even imagine the situation, and the pain was coursing through her body at the mere


    thought.


    With pre–existing injuries on his back, how did Elijah withstand such a severe punishment?


    No wonder he faced trouble this time. He was carrying such heavy injuries and still trying to


    assassinate the man in ck for her sake.


    It was simply digging his own grave.


    Sheena held the blood–soaked shirt tightly, her knuckles turning white, and she felt a lump in her


    throat.


    However, Lionel was still present, so she forcefully suppressed the urge to cry.


    Seeing that Sheena was fully aware of the truth, though visibly distressed, still did not shed a tear,


    Lionel felt a deep sense of injustice for Elijah.


    Why did Elijah have to fall for such an unyielding woman?


    However, as a subordinate and an observer, Lionel had no right to criticize Sheena’s actions. He


    sighed, trying to maintain a steady tone.


    “I came here today to bid farewell to you, Ms. Sheena. I’m leaving. I was Mr. Freeman’s subordinate,


    and now that he’s gone, I have to report to my new superior. I probably won’t return to Farlem. Ms.


    Sheena, take care.”


    Sheena just stared at him, remaining silent.


    Lionel lowered his sorrowful gaze and walked toward the door. After taking a couple of steps, he felt a


    lingering reluctance.


    “No one is born understanding love. He thought he owed Jennifer a debt, so he forced himself to like


    her, not realizing he had fallen for you during the three years of marriage. Even when Jennifer


    approached, he never touched her.”


    “As for the incident when you jumped from the ne, it was all Leon’s scheme, and Elijah had no


    knowledge of it. He searched the mountains for you for nearly half a month, being hunted by Mr. Corey,


    only to receive your revenge, humiliation, and torment.”


    ‘Every time you were in danger, he risked his life to save you. He endured your bullying and abuse


    without a singleint. He abandoned his pride, spending every day humbly making amends. Are


    you not… moved?”


    Lionel’s words ruthlessly pierced her heart. The pain spread, and there was not a part of her body that


    did not ache. She bit her lip until it bled, overwhelming guilt and self–me threatening to engulf her


    entirely.


    “I–I’m sorry…”


    As she uttered these words, her voice was hoarse.


    Lionel sighed again, concealing the strange emotions in his eyes, and left the room, closing the door


    behind him.


    Once he was gone, Sheena hugged the blood–stained shirt to her chest, tears streaming


    uncontrobly, crying until she lost her voice.


    Sheena suddenly recalled the day they returned from the abandoned factory, and Elijah sat in the car


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    so rigidly. Now, she understood it was because he could not lean back due to the pain. When climbing


    the stairs, he held onto the railing,,


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    likely because of the injury on his lower back, each step causing him excruciating pain.


    Sheena was filled with regret, pounding her chest heavily. Every tear that fell carried indescribable


    heartache and sorrow.


    How could he have exposed so many ws if he was not in such extreme pain, enduring the


    unbearable?


    Yet, she was oblivious to it all…


    That night, he endured the intense pain, boldly seekingfort in her arms, captivated by the warmth


    he found there.


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