Chapter 1156:
And I⦠I erected upon gazing at her lipsâ¦â
Hamilton was left speechless. It turned out Harlee was innocent, and Rhys was the one with the inappropriate thoughts.
After hearing Rhysâ account, Goodwin instantly grasped the situation.
âHow do you typically interact with Miss Sanderson? Do you find yourself wanting to always treat her well?â
Rhys gave a small nod.
Goodwin nodded.
âYouâ¦â
Rhys interrupted Goodwin before he could continue.
âWhatâs wrong with you? Iâm the one asking the questions, not you!â
âI was merely trying to clarify the reason,â Goodwin responded, feeling slightly wronged.
At this, Hamiltonâs interest peaked.
He was eager to see if Goodwin could effectively elucidate the nuances of male and female interactions.
âProceed.â Rhys stared at Goodwin icily, his look warning that if Goodwin didnât clarify things succinctly, he might want to worry about his safety.
Upon catching Rhysâ piercing stare, Goodwin felt a chill run through him. Indeed, this job was not meant for those with weak hearts.
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Goodwin inhaled deeply, steadying himself before he responded with genuine concern, âMr. Green, though youâre psychologically twelve, your body is thirty-three. Itâs entirely normal to experience an erection toward a woman. The reason you feel this way toward Miss Sanderson is because, deep within you, you still hold a profound affection for her. Your body reacts naturally to these deep-seated feelings.â
Goodwin delivered his explanation with great earnestness, assessing Rhysâ condition carefully.
Both Rhys and Hamilton became quiet.
Hamilton believed Goodwinâs explanation might go beyond the current Rhysâ comprehension.
âIf youâre unfamiliar with romantic feelings between a man and a woman, letâs use an example from the animal kingdom,â Goodwin continued.
âItâs like a bird flaunting its feathers⦠Simply put, your reaction is your way of trying to impress Miss Sanderson.â
Trying to impress? Rhys felt as if something in his mind had snapped, leaving him dazed, struggling to comprehend the full meaning.
Hamilton was just as surprised, not expecting Goodwin to draw such a direct analogy, likening Rhysâ behavior to instinct. While it was an accurate analogy, it somehow seemed inadequate.
If Goodwin knew Hamiltonâs thoughts, he would have pointed out that what he discussed was love, but Hamilton interpreted his words as mere instinct. These concepts were not the same. Silence enveloped the room.
Finally realizing the implications of the explanation, Rhys abruptly took a sharp breath and seized Goodwin by the collar, his teeth clenched.
âRepeat that!â
Rhys was upset about being compared to someone merely acting on instinct toward Harlee.
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