Wait, She’s a Billionaire (Sheena Lawson) novel Chapter 1188

Corey glanced back at Sheena from time to time, noticing her serious expression, which filled him with satisfaction once again.

It had been a long time since he had seen Sheena look at him with such tenderness.

Moreover, Sheena was gentle while applying the medication, as if she was avoiding hurting him.

It touched him deeply.

Corey's eyes slightly welled up with emotion, and he quickly took a deep breath, suppressing the sudden surge of feelings.

Sheena almost instantly sensed that something was strange about him and paused her actions.

"Was I too rough? Did I hurt you?"

Corey felt even more upset and ashamed.

Sheena's inquiry was so gentle.

How could he have hurt her so deeply for Sheila and her mother?

He was overwhelmed with emotions that he could not utter a single word, and his eyes reddened as he blamed himself for his actions.

"What's wrong?"

Getting no response from Corey, Sheena moved to stand in front of him.

She lifted his chin with her fingertips but was taken aback when she saw the tears in his eyes.

Sheena froze, and even her fingers stiffened.

"Y-You actually…"

Corey had always been the role model among her brothers.

He was powerful, cold, and composed, not one to easily express emotions.

Over the years, Sheena had never seen Corey shed tears for anything. So, to see the strong and determined man in tears after making a mistake was shocking.

Corey hastily pulled away from her touch, turning his face away in embarrassment and panic at being discovered in his vulnerability.

"I-I'm not… not crying. I'm not in pain. I just… The alcohol from earlier stung my eyes."

Amused, Sheena teased him, "Did I say you cried? You're giving yourself away."

Corey's face turned even redder with shame.

Would those almost out-of-control emotions just now be seen as deliberately seeking sympathy?

Corey was afraid and unwilling to take the risk.

After finally making some progress in changing her perception of him, how could he bear to revert back to how things were before?

Sheena let him hold her wrist, gently reminding him, "Whatever you want to say, just say it."

Corey lowered his head. "I was thinking… it's already late. Would you like to have dinner here first while you wait for Elliot to pick you up?"

Sheena frowned. "After all that hesitation, that's what you want to ask?"

Corey kept his gaze down, not meeting hers, and nodded.

Sheena sighed. "I'm not joining you for dinner. Elliot should be arriving in Mountville soon. I'll take the medical kit downstairs to Barbara and get ready to leave."

Corey knew she had already made up her mind, so trying to persuade her further would be useless.

"Alright then. Be safe on the road and tell Elliot to drive slowly."

Sheena nodded lightly and sternly said, "Remember to take your antibiotics. If I come back next time and your gunshot wound hasn't healed or has gotten worse, I'll really be angry. I'll have to deal with you as the head of the family, so you better be prepared."