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.

his voice softened to a rasp as he responded

eyes, dark and earnest, shimmered with tenderness as he asked, his voice rough with emotion, Harlee, can I hold you? Without a word, Harlee leaned in and rested her head on

caressed her back,

Words were unnecessary.

Their silence spoke volumes.

his touch, her lips pressed firmly

she yielded to the warmth of his embrace, allowing herself to seek

Rhys felt Harlees mood shift, a tear

thought he wouldnt mind being seriously injured again if it

the visible distress in Harlees eyes

couldnt stand to cause

moment of shared silence, Rhys whispered, Harlee, what do you plan to do with Lindsay?

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

she asked, What do you think? Rhys took

wont get involved

sure she ends

Rhys finished, a radiant smile bloomed

immediately that

need my help with that? Rhys