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

rough with emotion, Harlee, can I hold you? Without a word, Harlee leaned in and rested

caressed her back, setting a comforting

Words were unnecessary.

Their silence spoke volumes.

under his touch, her lips pressed firmly

she yielded to the warmth of his embrace,

Harlees mood shift, a tear

wouldnt mind being seriously injured again if it meant he got to know the

in Harlees eyes now made him

stand to cause

do you plan to do with Lindsay? Although Patrick and the others hadnt uncovered the mastermind behind

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

think? Rhys took a few

wont get

sure she

Rhys finished, a radiant smile

that he had guessed

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