Chapter 625: Chapter 625

Chapter 625:

Lonnie’s face reddened with fury, his body quaking with barely contained anger.

He stood abruptly, his breaths short and choppy.

His hands balled into tight fists, knuckles whitening with the strain.

“Let him think he’s safe for now. Once Harlee’s done unleashing her fury, we’ll make sure he gets what’s coming to him! Treat him like a stranger? In his dreams!”

At Lonnie’s vehement declaration, a dark, menacing expression shadowed Brenton’s features.

“Understood. I’ll ensure the Gill family pays dearly.”

The father and son exchanged a grim, complicit smile, sealing their intent. The fate of the Gill family hung in the balance, marked for ruin.

Meanwhile, just as Harlee stepped out of the study, she unexpectedly bumped into Skyla, who had been searching for her. Skyla dashed over and pulled Harlee into a heartfelt hug.

“Sweetheart, I’ve missed you so much!” Her voice faded into a giggle as she pressed a firm kiss onto Harlee’s cheek.

“Mom, we just shared the same bed last night,” Harlee protested, her eyes wide with a blend of resignation and tenderness.

A radiant smile flickered across her face, indulging her mother’s theatrical display of affection.

Unperturbed, Skyla took Harlee’s arm, guiding her toward the living room while spilling the freshest tidbits of neighborhood gossip. There was talk of the Lee family’s defiant son who, against his parents’ wishes, left his wife and kids for a notorious starlet. The Barrett family had discovered their beloved daughter was actually the progeny of their rivals, and the Patterson family’s infamous daughter had unexpectedly fallen for a man of modest means.

Skyla seemed to catch every whisper of scandal, and Harlee was no exception to hearing them.

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However, as Skyla hinted at changes in Liliana, Harlee’s smile dimmed.

Harlee remembered the earlier caution Liliana had sought her out to deliver.

Harlee’s mouth opened slightly, poised to voice her worries, yet the sight of her mother’s lively chatter about the gossip stopped her. Torn, Harlee resolved silently to tackle the concerns swirling around the Juarez family on her own.

Everyone in their circle was aware of Harlee’s intentions regarding the Juarez family, except for Skyla.

Everyone treaded lightly around Skyla, careful to keep the subject off the table, wary of her possible distress.

After all, Evita and Elvin, unreasonable as they were, remained her kin.

Cutting familial bonds was no small ordeal.

Having left the Sanderson estate behind, Harlee made her way downtown to a florist’s shop, determined to select a new bouquet for Rhys as an apology for the ones she had previously failed to deliver. This time, she opted for platycodon flowers, symbolizing steadfast love and deep gratitude.

As the florist busied himself with arranging the blooms, Harlee’s attention was drawn to a young couple nearby, leisurely enjoying coffee while browsing through floral arrangements. Inspired by the sight, she decided to grab a coffee too. With Rhys confined at home for weeks on her strict instructions, she figured a fresh brew would be a delightful change for him.

Clutching the fragrant bouquet, Harlee lined up at a nearby coffee shop.

She was nearly at the counter when a sudden, frantic scream pierced the air, jolting everyone around.

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