Chapter 946:
âRhysâ¦â Harlee pondered whether Rhys had accidentally ingested drugs or if someone had poisoned him. She had just come back from Gruinia the previous day, aware that Rhys had been with Anika for more than two years. It didnât make sense for him to have accidentally taken drugs. So, why was he in such pain now? And why was he here, instead of with Anika?
Harleeâs brow creased with worry. She looked down at Rhys, who was visibly suffering, and found herself unable to force him off the bed. She lifted her hand, her fingers tenderly massaging Rhysâs temples and soothing his furrowed brow.
Rhysâs face, previously twisted in pain, relaxed considerably under her touch.
This change made Harleeâs heart flutterâit was eerily similar to Ritchieâs reaction when he was poisoned.
With this realization, Harlee quickly sent a detailed message to Tonya describing Rhysâs condition before exhaling deeply.
Feeling thirsty, Harlee moved to get out of bed for some water.
But as she placed her foot on the floor, she was suddenly pulled back into a tight embrace.
Harlee grabbed Rhysâs hands, attempting to free herself, but in the struggle, she found herself pinned under him.
Rhysâs dark eyes were filled with deep longing, as if he wished to fuse with the woman beneath him permanently.
âLee, donât leave meâ¦â he begged, his voice carrying a note of desperation.
Harlee felt a twinge in her heart as the emotional walls she had constructed began to crumble once again.
âRhys, what am I supposed to do with youâ¦â she murmured to herself, lost in thought.
Your next adventure is at g al n ovels . con
The voice Rhys had missed terribly over the past three years softly resonated in his ears, calming his tormented features as he slowly regained his composure.
His intense gaze fixed on Harlee with an almost obsessive quality.
After a moment, he rested his head against her neck, a mix of sorrow and relief evident.
âLee, is this a dream?â
The mention of a âdreamâ caught Harlee off guard, causing her hand, which had been pushing him away, to freeze in place. She, too, had clung to dreams for solace during many restless nights and understood the haunting, surreal sensation.
Harleeâs body tensed. She was unsure how to respond to Rhys now. She didnât want to get involved with him until she resolved the doubts in her heart. She had no interest in a love triangle.
After a lengthy silence where reason finally overcame her emotions, Harlee firmly pushed Rhys away, whispering, âRhys, wake up. We have no connection anymore.â She was determined to move forward. The words âno connectionâ echoed painfully in Rhysâs ears, and suddenly, all was silent.
Rhysâs attempt to seek warmth from her neck ceased abruptly, and he passed out in Harleeâs arms before collapsing beside her.
His actions seemed orchestrated, executed swiftly and without hesitation.
Harlee inhaled deeply, decisively pushing Rhys away, then composed herself and left the room indifferently.
In the lingering darkness, Rhys, who had seemed unconscious, suddenly opened his eyes.
âI thought I could enjoy just one more nightâ¦â Tears quietly streamed down his face as he felt the lingering warmth Harlee left on the bed.
Anika was still tied up with commitments in Gruinia, and Rhys didnât want to miss any opportunity to be with Harlee, so he fabricated a reason to return to Mogluylia ahead of Anika.
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