Chapter 810
After signing the inheritance rights with Ricky yesterday afternoon, Sheena found herself swamped
with tasks.
As soon as she got back, she went straight into her home office to work remotely.
Elliot brought over a small stool and sat next to Sheena, occasionally giving her back rubs and shoulder massages when she felt tired, fetching water when she was thirsty, and feeding, her fruits.
During their downtime, he also busied himself with work related to the Jenkins Group,
Neither of them spoke throughout the process, but they seamlessly understood each other.
Even with just a glance from Sheena, Elliot could tell what she needed and promptly delivered it.
The entire afternoon passed by quickly.
At mealtime, there was another visitor at E&S Haven.
This time, it was Barbara.
Sheena was on good terms with Barbara and was initially going to invite her in, but Barbara insisted on staying only at the entrance.
Noticing Barbara’s red and swollen eyes indicative of numerous bouts of crying in recent days, Sheena felt a pang of pity but could likely guess her purpose for visiting.
“If you’re here for Corey’s sake, there’s nothing for us to discuss,” Sheena said.
Barbara instantly burst into tears as she held Sheena’s hand quietly, barely able to speak through her
sobs.
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“Sheena, please come back with me to see Corey. His condition is worsening. Two nights ago, after being drenched in rain at your place, he came down with a fever, but he refuses to see a doctor or take any medication. He’s been stubborn and has been engaging in self–harming behavior these past few days. I can’t bear to see him like this.”
Frowning, Sheena glanced at Elliot beside her, then turned back to Barbara, puzzled.
“Self–harming? What do you mean?”
Barbara continued crying without explaining further.
Instead, she pleaded, “He doesn’t know I’ve come here. I came on my own to find you. I’m not here to ask for your forgiveness for him. I just hope you’ll come with me to see him, please…
Seeing Barbara in such distress, Sheena remembered her sister–in–law’s past efforts to defend and care for her and decided to accompany her to see Corey.
Mountville, inside the Lawson estate’s altar room.
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As Sheena approached the door, she heard sharp and vicious lashing sounds mixed with Corey’s occasional muted groans and breaths, which sounded particularly chilli
She gently cracked open the door to the altar room and peered through the gap, seeing a man kneeling in front of the altar with his back to her.
Corey wore only a white shirt, with clear and distinct blood streaks from the whip marks on his back. Despite running a fever and swaying slightly from the lashes, he knelt straight, enduring silently,
After watching for a while, Sheena quickly suppressed her unease and gently closed the door to the
altar room.
Barbara stood beside her, sighing repeatedly, and explaining, “Two nights ago, after returning from E &S Haven, he seemed possessed. During dinner, he knelt in the altar room and received twenty lashes, then recited religious scriptures until he finished. He continued the next day.”
Sheena listened silently, never uttering a word.
“Sheena, it’s only been two days, and he’s covered in wounds but refuses to spare himself. Can you please help me persuade him? Even one attempt would be enough!” Barbara pleaded, squeezing Sheena’s hand with hopeful eyes.
Sheena hesitated, not giving a response.
Soon, the sound of whipping stopped in the altar room, and less than a minute later, Corey’s voice reciting the scriptures echoed again.
His voice was dry and slightly hoarse.
He clearly did not do this just so she could visit.
Sheena remained silent for a long time, quietly listening to Corey’s recitation. She noticed his earnestness in reading, despite occasional labored breaths interrupting for a few seconds.
Yet, his overall tone remained steady, indicating inner calmness.
Facing Barbara’s eyes filled with anticipation, Sheena’s expression remained indifferent as she finally spoke.
