Chapter 950:
âNoel, Iâm so fortunate to have crossed paths with you.â
Noel averted his eyes for a moment and then looked back into her sparkling eyes, his heart silently repeating her words.
âIâm so fortunate to have crossed paths with you.â
Elsewhere, Tonya was handling Harleeâs tasks.
âWhat?â Lonnieâs hand crashed down on the table, his face a mask of fury and disbelief at Rhysâs audacity.
âTonya, confirm it once more for me.
Did Rhys actually return flaunting a new woman?â
Rising to match his intensity, Tonya clasped his hand, her touch gentle yet firm.
âEase your mind.
Harlee sent me to soothe your nerves. She knew this news would disturb you.â
Lonnieâs eyes bore into hers, laden with deep, soulful despair.
âI regret not stopping her from entwining her fate with the Green family.â
His posture crumpled, visibly aging him as grief took its toll.
Just then, Skyla breezed in, her face lighting up as she carried a bag of Tonyaâs favorite bread.
âTonya, quick! Iâve fetched your favorite breadâ¦â
Skyla started to unveil the bread when the gravity of the roomâs atmosphere hit her, her pulse skipping a beat. With apprehension lacing her tone, she inquired, âWhatâs wrong here?â
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Tonya extended her right hand to grasp Skylaâs as they settled on the sofa, gently comforting her while explaining that Rhys had returned, accompanied by a woman.
Skylaâs mood soured instantly, but Tonya swiftly reassured her, explaining that Harlee had instructed Belinda not to mention it to avoid causing her worry.
Tonya then conveyed Harleeâs sentiments, emphasizing that Harlee was doing fine and that she could rest easy at night.
âHarlee has always been independent. If she chose not to tell us, itâs because she didnât want us to worry,â Lonnie said, wrapping his arm around Skylaâs shoulders, sighing with a mix of resignation and relief.
âAs long as sheâs okay, thatâs what matters to us.â
âHow can I not worry? Sheâs part of me,â Skyla said, her voice choked with emotion, tears brimming in her eyes.
Despite her anxiety, Skyla acknowledged Lonnieâs perspective, agreeing that their happiness hinged on Harleeâs well-being.
âI get it now.
Harlee wants us to trust her decisions without worrying.â
Lonnie and Skyla found themselves in a difficult position. They feared Harlee might be in a bad situation, yet they didnât want to burden her with their concerns.
Tonya had braced for a lengthy discussion, but found that simply sharing Harleeâs message had allowed Lonnie and Skyla to internally resolve their worries without needing much from her. This realization deeply touched Tonya, enhancing her understanding of what family truly means.
When Harlee arrived, Tonya was already engaged in a lively discussion with the Sanderson family, everyone managing to stay upbeat despite the concerns about Rhys. They began suggesting strategies for handling the situation.
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