WebNovelChapter 882: He wanted to go back but dreaded causing Harlee more distress. Yet, he was skeptical of Anika's claims, and the idea of traveling to Uwhor...
Rhys' brow creased slightly.
He sensed there was more to Anika than met the eye. Perhaps the answers he sought were indeed in Uwhor. "Less than three months... What kind of toxin is it?" His face was a mask of a mixture of surprise, fear, and a touch of respect for Anika.
Anika grinned, pleased with herself. To her, men were merely pawns, easy to manipulate, like picking out a luxury handbag.
"I'm not entirely sure..." Anika said teasingly, sticking out her tongue playfully.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Actually, the person who can really save you is my sister. I'm just here to guide you back, which is why I mentioned returning to Uwhor." "Your sister? When can we leave?" His tone now carried an edge of urgency.
Anika's smile widened.
"I'll need to consult with my sister." She then stood and headed for the exit, pausing to turn back and give Rhys a comforting smile.
"Don't worry. My sister is an excellent doctor and will surely help extend your life." Rhys watched Anika exit with what appeared to be an appreciative look.
But as soon as the door shut, his expression shifted to one of suspicion.
He reasoned that anyone capable of curing such a toxin must be extraordinary.
Anika's so-called sister was clearly no ordinary person.
Latest chapters in gelove☐☐☐OM He decided to discover their true motives. If they planned to exploit him against Harlee, he would teach them the consequences of their actions.
After sconsideration, Rhys planned to accompany Anika to Uwhor and then strategize his next steps. Harlee, unaware that Rhys was staying merely ten kilometers away from her on the outskirts of Baythorn, readied herself to confront Hale.
At six in the evening, under Aldrich's orchestration, Hale had been subjected to the video of Rhys and Harlee's lavish engagement repeatedly, pushing his emotions to the edge of collapse.
As soldiers led him back to his cell, he made a bid for freedom.
However, his effort to escape was swiftly suppressed. It was his first act of defiance. Since his capture, he had stoically withstood both physical and psychological torments, convinced they wouldn't end his life.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHale was not prepared to die yet.
He still had an essential mission to complete. So, when he entered his usually well-lit cell to find it enveloped in darkness, his heart raced with alarm. This was not anticipated. He was terrified death was imminent.
Grasping a soldier's hand, Hale aimed to pull them along in search of the light switch when suddenly, the cell lights flickered on. There, sitting inside, was the woman he had been dreaming of incessantly, Harlee. Hale's eyes brightened, and he moved toward Harlee eagerly.
"Harlee, you've finally cto see m me! I've missed you terribly."
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