WebNovelChapter 881: Just then, a woman with a doll-like charm and beauty entered. It was Anika.
Her golden curls, gleaming under the light, looked so slick that it seemed one could glide right down them. She wore a white dress that accentuated her complexion.
Rhys immediately masked all his emotions, including his yearning for Harlee.
His tone was even as he asked, "Where am I? Who are you?" Anika mimicked the demeanor of the sweet, naive characters often seen on TV and replied with a charming smile, "You're in my home. I'm Anika Norris. I found you by the river." To prevent Rhys from discovering how she had secretly extracted him from the country unnoticed, which could cause complications, Anika had deliberately taken him to her hbefore he regained consciousness. She had even purchased a villa here, dyed her hair blonde, and assumed a new identity.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Miss Norris, thank you for saving my life," Rhys said.
He didn't ask further because he sensed something amiss about Anika and the circumstances of his rescue. Logically, any hospital he had been taken to would have informed the Green family.
However, his continued presence here indicated Anika hadn't taken him to any hospital.
Given her seemingly coincidental appearance at his side and her ability to save him, he knew better than to lower his guard. Yet, he chose not to confront her, prioritizing his need to get back.
He worried Harlee might be engulfed in self-recrimination.
Rhys asked, "Could you tellwhere we are and how I might return home?" Anika's expression darkened instantly. Such an ungrateful man. She regretted not heeding Eugenia's advice to administer drugs that would wipe Rhys' memory when...
Your hub for updates: gVlHe was still unconscious.
His first request upon awakening was to leave.
Did he perceive her as skind of selfless healer? What a joke! Anika's cold smile faded almost instantly, and Rhys didn't notice it.
"Sir, leaving might not be possible..." Rhys lowered his gaze, a hint of deadly intent flickering in his eyes.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmBeneath the blanket, his hand formed a tight fist. Yet, when he raised his head again, his expression conveyed only confusion.
"I'm not quite sure what you mean by 'leaving might not be possible."" Rhys was pretending to be clueless, maintaining a facade of politeness toward Anika.
Anika gazed at Rhys gently and reclined with an air of nonchalance on the sofa in front of him. She couldn't pull off the act of a girl with a golden heart anymore.
Anika stated slowly, "Because you've been poisoned with a rare toxin. If you don't return to Uwhor withfor treatment, you will have less than three months to live.” While Anika had concocted the poison, Eugenia was the one who had administered it to Rhys, explaining why Anika remained outwardly calm.
Eugenia had advised Anika to portray herself as the benevolent savior, rescuing Rhys from a hopeless m Situation Now the Now that Anika struggled to keep up the kind facade, any show of unease would thwart her plots from continuing.
Rhys shivered upon hearing the news. Less than months ton live... If that were true, what purpose would going back serve? To burden Harlee with sadness and guilt again? Rhys felt torn.
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