Chapter 719

"Guess it's too embarrassed to show itself, maybe afraid you'll catch a glimpse, Elena. Can't blame it—who'd want to be seen looking that pathetic?" Elias added with a mocking smirk.

He caught the confusion in Elena's eyes and softened his tone, masking the sarcasm with gentle concern.

Elena didn't think much of it; she figured Elias was just unusually empathetic, maybe overthinking about a poor s