Chapter 1191:
Harlee let out a sigh of relief, feeling grateful that Tonya had returned.
Approaching slowly, Harlee suddenly stopped mid-stride, her eyes narrowing, the world around her fading to gray. Rhys had come to.
He remained still, his eyes bloodshot, staring at her like she was a stranger.
Harlee felt a sense of unease under his intense gaze. She found herself unable to move, as if her feet were weighed down with lead.
Rhys gazed at Harlee, his eyes cold and empty, resembling a deep, unfathomable void. With a weak effort, he lifted his foot and slowly made his way toward her.
His eyes scrutinized her, leaving no detail unnoticed.
After what seemed an eternity, Rhys stood before Harlee, reaching out to gently touch her face, his fingertips brushing her skin tenderly, his gaze intensifying with each touch.
Harlee looked up into his eyes, her heart pounding.
âRhys, donât worry about what anyone says. To meâ¦â
âI canât remember anything.â Rhys cut her off, his voice rough.
âIâm sorry. Iâve tried, but my memory hasnât returned. I canât be the Rhys youâre looking for.â
At these words, Harlee felt as if the world had come to a standstill, enveloping her in a suffocating silence. She worked to control her feelings, managing a smile as she stood firm.
âItâs okay. If you canât remember, thatâs alright. Thereâs no need to push yourself to do things you donât enjoy.â
âCan you let go of the Rhys who remembers it all?â he asked indifferently.
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A flicker of sadness touched Harleeâs lips upon hearing this. She remained silent, yet her silence spoke volumes.
âI understand.â Rhys chuckled dryly, a raspy sound.
His fingers, slender and distinct, withdrew from her face, and beneath his deep, dark eyes tinged with red, there lay a mix of regret and an indescribable sense of loss.
âHarlee, Iâm not the man you were hoping for. You donât have to treat me so kindly.â He gazed into her eyes sincerely.
âI want to walk my own path from here.â
Harlee looked at him, her face a mask of confusion.
âWhat do you mean?â
âI want to be Rhys again, not Harleeâs boyfriend.â He glanced downward as he spoke.
Harlee inhaled sharply.
âAre you planning to go back to the Greens and take over the Green Group?â
âYes.â He then raised his eyes to meet hers.
âHarlee, what nickname did I use for you?â
âLee,â Harlee struggled to answer, her voice barely above a whisper.
At her response, Rhys gave a scornful laugh.
âSee, I was never the person you were waiting for. Soâ¦â
His eyes, calm yet filled with hesitation, paused significantly before he continued, âLetâs part ways. Itâs for the best for both of us.â
âHas my presence become a burden to you?â Harlee wasnât sure what Jonathan had disclosed to Rhys, but she suspected Jonathan had told Rhys the full story.
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