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“I-I apologize. It’s my first time delivering a message. Please, Mr. Jenkins and Ms. Lawson, forgive my incompetence. Don’t hold it against me,” Miles stammered.
Initially, he could not care less about the two, thinking they were beneath Peter. He did not expect Elliot to remain silent, and for Sheena to confront him directly, leaving him bewildered.
As a result, he grew more respectful toward Elliot.
Elliot was quite content that Sheena defended him, and he decided to play the good cop, saying, “I’ll return to after finishing the IV in two hours.”
“Sure, Mr. Jenkins,” Miles responded respectfully before leaving. Just before closing the door, he added, “Since Ms. Lawson is your fiancee, you two should return to the Jenkins family together if it’s convenient.”
“Okay,” Elliot replied with a nod. Once the door closed again, he was about to nestle his head back into Sheena’s embrace when she pinched his cheeks.
“Hey! Nana, stop…” Elliot winced, his features contorted in pain, but he did not pull away.
Sheena sighed, amused and exasperated, easing the pressure on her grip. “Elliot, you’re quite cunning. You let me play the villain while you play the good guy?”
“No, you were protecting me. It made me happy,” Elliot replied, still smiling.
Sheena released him, gently massaging his slightly reddened cheeks.
Elliot thoroughly enjoyed being cared for by Sheena. However, his expression turned serious as he thought about Stanley’s situation.
“Nana, I’ll send you back to the Lawson estate later. You don’t need to follow me back.”
“Why not?” Sheena asked casually. “I’m your fiancee, and the whole world knows it. Besides, what happened last night was indeed my doing. There’s no reason for me not to be present. The Jenkins family can’t do anything to me, I just want to witness the commotion.”
Elliot playfully tapped her nose. “Alright, if you want to go, we’ll go together.”
After finishing the IV, Sheena helped him change. The marks of their passionate encounter were too obvious, and those on his neck were impossible to conceal, making it seem like he had been bullied.
Sheena was feeling a bit regretful. If only she had exercised more restraint and been a bit gentler!
She fetched a scarf and intended to wrap it around Elliot.
Elliot was confused, “Nana, it’s almost summer, and you want to wrap me in a woolen scarf?!’
“You just had surgery, so you should be resting for a few days. However, with Stanley causing trouble, you have to go back. I’m just making sure you stay warm,” Sheena explained.
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“Alright,” Elliot conceded, allowing her to wrap the scarf around his neck and don leather gloves, bundling up securely.
Hand in hand, they headed to the Jenkins family.
Everyone sat in their designated positions.
Peter, Roger, and Naomi were present. Elliot’s aunt, Tania Jenkins, and Stanley were absent.
The entire family was in attendance, and the atmosphere was silent and eerie.
The altar room wall displayed pictures of deceased ancestors of the Jenkins family, with flickering candles casting a solemn ambiance.
No one spoke as Elliot had yet to arrive.
Seated in the main position, Santiago had a stern expression, quietly sipping his tea.
When Elliot and Sheena confidently walked in, everyone except Santiago stood up and greeted him
respectfully.
Elliot nodded, and the others resumed their seats.
“Grandpa.”
“Hello, Grandpa Santiago.”
They approached Santiago, both calling out simultaneously.
Sheena’s voice was sweet, bringing a contented smile to Santiago’s face. Especially seeing the two of them holding hands, Santiago could not help but glance at his grandson.
Amazing! Just the other day, Sheena was making a fuss about breaking off the engagement, and it seemed that Elliot managed to resolve everything!
Truly, he was the grandson Santiago was most proud of! “Come on and have a seat!” Santiago warmly invited them.
