Chapter 1096:

“I do trust you.”

After a while, Harlee and Tonya entered Rhys’ bedroom side by side. Rhys lay on the bed, shackled and immobile.

His bloodshot eyes were filled with fury, as though he would destroy Christopher, who stood guard over him.

Despite the bruises from the chains, Rhys still fought to break free.

This version of Rhys felt like a stranger to Harlee.

He resembled a wild creature she had once seen in the jungle—emotionless, driven purely by survival instincts.

Harlee’s vision blurred with tears, but she steeled herself to remain composed. She knelt in front of Rhys and gently took his right hand.

At her touch, Rhys’ agitation subsided, and he stared at her with intense focus, as if trying to recall something.

fingers with his, resting her chin on the back of his hand, looking up at

“Don’t worry. I’m here.”

began to calm down, but confusion

broke the silence as she brought the cage closer, causing Rhys to panic

flared with

to Christopher and

“You two, step outside.”

at g

Robbie nodded silently,

her other hand, she gently

my closest friend. She means you no harm. Please, stay calm. I

gently patting the back of

frenzy began to subside once

licked his lips and, almost reflexively, tightened his grip on

his hand clasped hers, tears slipped from Harlee’s eyes, and

go of my

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