Chapter 947: Rhys hadn't anticipated a drug relapse on his first day back. Overwhelmed with pain, he decided to return to Remson Manor, hoping the comfort of old memories would help him endure.
He hadn't expected Harlee to be there as well.
Despite a fierce internal battle, he found himself unable to leave and instead lay next to Harlee, silently watching her as she slept.
Rhys promised himself he'd stay only an hour before leaving, but he succumbed to sleep in just twenty minutes. By the the awoke, Harlee had already found him.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtRhys had hoped to pretend he didn't know and simply get by, but Harlee had never been one for vague or uncertain relationships.
"Just hold on a little longer... Lee, just a bit longer. I will eliminate all threats for you..." His eyes sparkled with resolute determination, a fierce intensity brewing within.
The next morning, Harlee stretched out comfortably on Tonya's bed.
Harlee had a key to Tonya's place, and with Ritchie away on business in Uwhor, she had driven over late at night to find Tonya.
On the bed, Harlee, though tired, managed to sit up, her natural beauty still evident without any makeup. Tonya clung to Harlee like an octopus.
"Harlee, did you sleep with Rhys after sharing a bed last night?" she mumbled, barely awake.
"No," Harlee replied, gently detaching Tonya's limbs from around her.
Tonya clung to Harlee once more.
Fresh chapters live galnovsAfter a brief pause, she said, "Really? Has Rhys becimpotent or something after three years? To have a beauty like you in his arms and do nothing?" Harlee chuckled and playfully pushed Tonya onto the bed.
Her sleepy eyes suddenly brightened, revealing a mischievous yet sharp look.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Is there anything in your mind other than naughty thoughts?" Captivated by Harlee's intense gaze, Tonya clung to her even more tightly.
"My mind is only filled with you and those naughty ideas." Harlee teased, "What about Ritchie?" Tonya responded without skipping a beat, "He's one of the naughty ideas!" Harlee burst into laughter and then playfully pulled Tonya toward the bathroom.
They stood side by side, brushing their teeth.
Tonya becserious, inquiring about Rhys's condition and offering slogical insight.
"Considering everything, it's unclear whether he accidentally ingested drugs, was poisoned, or if it's nothing at all. We need more of his hair to determine that." Tonya glanced at Harlee with a raised eyebrow, suggesting, "Maybe you should work your magic..." Harlee turned her face away and said, "Don't even think about it."
"Do you honestly intend to hold a public announcement about your divorce from Rhys?" Tonya wasm visibly shaken by Harlee's proposal during their breakfast chat. She choked, her coughs echoing around the room, and took several sips of water to calm her nerves before posing the question. Without pausing for Harlee's reply, Tonya pressed on, her eyebrows furrowed in concern.
"Seriously? Didn't you mention there could be an explanation for Rhysn actions Aren't you going to consider giving him another shot?"