Chapter 1056: Chapter 1056

Chapter 1056:

Sensing imminent peril, Anika escaped immediately.

Her arm, fractured in the skirmish, left her unable to drive. She sought refuge nearby, awaiting Eugenia’s arrival.

As Kareem’s bullet felled the final assailant, Harlee exhaled heavily.

Her body gave in, collapsing from sheer fatigue.

Before darkness claimed Harlee, she faintly heard the worried voices of the little girl and Kareem, but she was too weak to respond.

Kareem’s eyes widened as he noticed the blood pooling near Harlee’s feet.

His face paled.

“Harlee…”

In the hospital’s VIP suite, Kareem stayed by Harlee’s side.

He refused to leave, terrified she might slip away if he stepped out for even a moment.

Tonya visited with Ritchie, whose empty pant legs drew a sharp intake of breath from Kareem. The casualty report’s brief wording hadn’t prepared him for the reality of Ritchie’s sacrifice.

While deeply saddened for Ritchie, Kareem was also concerned about Harlee.

He could only imagine the immense guilt she carried…

Harlee remained unconscious for less than two hours. When her eyelids fluttered open, Kareem was the first person she saw, his face lighting up with relief.

Kareem exclaimed, “Harlee! Are you feeling any discomfort? I’ll call the doctor.”

Harlee reached out to stop him from leaving.

Her parched lips moved, her voice raspy.

“I’m fine… Just hungry,” she murmured, managing a faint smile.

Kareem let out a long sigh of relief and sat back down.

“What would you like? I’ll have it sent right away.” Harlee shook her head, silently mouthing “anything,” as her throat still ached.

“Alright.” Kareem gently tousled her hair and moved to make a call.

Harlee caught his hand again.

Before she could say a word, he assured her, “Don’t worry. I won’t tell our parents.”

Her gaze lowered, and a soft smile graced her lips.

Kareem had stayed by Harlee’s side since she was wheeled out of the operating room. Only once he was sure she was stable did he step out of the room. No one who dared harm her would get away unscathed. Outside, Kareem’s soldiers snapped to attention.

“Sir!”

A sly grin spread across Kareem’s face as he gave the order.

“Track down every single person responsible for targeting Harlee. No matter who they are, make sure they pay dearly.”

“Yes, sir!” The team dispersed without hesitation.

Returning to Harlee’s bedside, Kareem masked his emotions, determined not to upset her further.

He suspected she already had an idea of who was behind the attack but chose to leave the investigation to his men rather than press her for answers.

Harlee finished a full pitcher of water, soothing her raw throat.

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