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

Chapter 1036

Chapter 1036:

“Seems she’s been keeping quite the secret,” he remarked casually.

Harlee raised her sole working hand, rubbing the back of her neck, which inexplicably felt crushed, despite her injury being in her arm.

“Does your neck hurt? I’ll call the doctor!” Rhys offered immediately, his tone filled with concern.

“No need. I just want to sit for a bit,” Harlee replied evenly. She didn’t bother asking why he didn’t call Tonya over since she knew that the moment Rhys left, Tonya would show up.

“Alright, lie down and rest. I’ll handle some matters and let Tonya take over,” Rhys said, brushing his hand lightly over her head and ruffling her hair. Suddenly, he bent down, his face inches away from hers.

“I haven’t told anyone about your injury, but if you try something reckless like that again, I’ll make sure everyone you care about knows and worries themselves sick!”

planted a brief kiss on her forehead, stepped back, and left without looking

spot. Once the door closed behind Rhys, Harlee slumped onto her pillow, weak but determined to stay partially upright, her gaze fixed on the door. The ache had already drenched her in sweat, but she stubbornly held her position until the door creaked

though her

murmured, her voice trembling

swollen eyes betrayed

wondered whether Tonya had been this distraught the

grasped Harlee’s hand, tears brimming in

exclaimed, tears spilling over as she took

was terrified you

smile, Harlee lightly

doctor? You should’ve known better than

however, inwardly dismissed the thought. If she truly knew better, Bart wouldn’t be stuck in a coma, and Ritchie wouldn’t

had just woken up

a doctor, I was scared out of my mind! You’re my only friend, Harlee. No amount of skill guarantees success,”

now,” Harlee replied softly, noticing the exhaustion etched