Celestial Queen: Revenge Is Sweet When You’re A Zillionaire Heiress

Chapter 554

Chapter 554: With his eyes closed and his voice a raspy whisper, Rhys apologized to her.

Im sorry.

I didnt keep my promise to you… Harlee gazed at Rhys, noticing his pallid complexion and the apologetic look in his eyes.

She swallowed hard, her voice catching as she said, You promised you wouldnt get hurt.

Ever since Rhys incident, sleep had eluded Harlee, haunted by the image of him being shot, an image too harrowing to shake off.

Tears welled up in Harlees eyes unexpectedly.

She had tried not to let anger or sadness overwhelm her, but the sound of Rhys voice shattered her resolve.

A tumult of emotionsgrievance, fear, and worryflooded through her, making it impossible for her to maintain her usual composure.

She found herself caring for Rhys with the same intensity she usually reserved for Tonya.

She realized Rhys had gradually captured her heart, though she mistook this profound attachment for mere suitability.

voice softened to

and earnest, shimmered with tenderness as he asked, his voice rough with emotion, Harlee, can I hold you? Without a word, Harlee leaned

hand gently caressed her

Words were unnecessary.

Their silence spoke volumes.

touch, her lips pressed firmly together as she fought

to the warmth of his embrace, allowing herself to

mood shift, a tear escaped his

mind being seriously injured again

the visible distress in Harlees eyes now made him

couldnt stand to cause

a moment of shared silence, Rhys whispered, Harlee, what do you plan to do with Lindsay? Although Patrick and the others hadnt uncovered the mastermind

fetched a glass of water, slid a straw into it from the drawer, and

she asked, What do you think? Rhys took a few deep

get

she ends up

finished, a radiant smile bloomed on Harlees

knew immediately that he had

my help with