Chapter 1601

After taking a shower at the National Investigation Bureau, Elliot returned to his car and changed out of his clothes, coming up with an excuse for it. If Sheena asked, he would say that he got into a heated argument with Keaton, which ended up dirtying his coat, and he had no choice but to change. The thought of going home to hold his sweet and comforting wife made all the previous stress melt away. The clock on the wall showed it was already 2 a.m., and only the children's gentle snoring could be heard in the quiet ward. Sheena sat on the edge of the bed, checking her phone constantly with worry etched on her face. She wondered why Elliot had not returned yet. Was Keaton's case really that difficult? Or had Keaton pulled another stunt? Sheena hesitated and eventually put down the phone, deciding against calling Elliot in case it interfered with his work. Tossing and turning on the bed, she eventually got up to get some fresh air. As she opened the door, she saw El