Chapter 932: Chapter 932

Chapter 932:

Harlee didn’t bother confirming it.

The cave was close to their adversary’s body.

After dragging Rhys to the cave, Harlee returned to search through the adversary’s belongings from the vehicle.

Fortunately, the vehicle was stocked with enough food to last them through the night.

Harlee tossed some biscuits and bottled water into Rhys’s lap, saying flatly, “Watch out for infection.”

“Okay.” Rhys nodded, refraining from any romantic talk, and focused on consuming the provisions she had gathered. Rhys sat on a stone, eating and observing Harlee as she worked, a scene that reminded him of their past.

Initially, Harlee felt uneasy, but she gradually adjusted. She informed Tonya of their location and requested a helicopter for the following day.

Tonya was ready to come immediately, but Harlee instructed her to prioritize another task first.

Next, Harlee used a secure network to update Baldrick on their situation, intentionally leaving out any mention of Rhys. Once everything was settled, she slumped wearily against a rock.

Harlee’s gaze lingered on Rhys, who watched her with an intensity reminiscent of scenes she had dreamed about many times. Yet, the reality of these moments felt different, not as she had envisioned. The pure, blissful past they had shared seemed ultimately tainted by Anika’s intrusion.

A solitary tear escaped Harlee’s eye, trickling down her arm before she absentmindedly wiped it away with her sleeve.

Feigning exhaustion, Harlee covered her eyes with her palm and then moved to sit by the fire. She asked, “How did you end up here?”

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She didn’t mention she was on a mission, merely probing his reasons for being there. If his presence was coincidental, she would let it slide. If not, she might need to report it to Baldrick.

Rhys found himself unprepared for her question.

He struggled between being truthful and keeping his reasons hidden. With earnest eyes, he replied, “I can’t fully explain, but believe me, I was only trying to help.”

“Does this have to do with that woman?” Harlee narrowed her eyes.

Rhys quickly shook his head.

“That’s good.” Harlee returned to her seat, somewhat relieved.

As long as his actions weren’t linked to Anika, she could turn a blind eye.

Harlee had gathered significant information about Anika, and today’s mission was somewhat related to her. Rhys continued to gaze at Harlee as though seeing her anew.

Confused, Harlee asked, “Is there something on my face?”

He shook his head.

“No.”

Something occurred to Harlee, and she coldly said, “Remember the woman you brought to the Green family.” At this, Rhys tensed up, his eyes briefly averting in sadness before meeting her gaze again with a solemn intensity.

Observing Rhys’s unchanged demeanor, Harlee leaned back against the stone casually, raising an eyebrow with a twisted smile.

“Do you enjoy watching me that much? Didn’t you see enough of me before? Or, Rhys, are you just being greedy?”

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