Chapter 1101:

Earlier, upon regaining consciousness, Rhys had initially reacted defensively. Spotting a baseball bat, he had seized it, ready to strike Tonya, the woman trying to examine him.

Harlee—her subtle, crisp scent still lingering in the air—had endured the hit and then embraced him tightly, murmuring, “Ree, you’re finally awake. I knew we’d have all the time in the world. Thank you for holding on. I love you.” The memory of her warm embrace softened his defenses.

“Do I truly love her?” Rhys asked, filled with doubt.

Tonya met his gaze squarely, offering a probing look.

“You need to answer that question for yourself, not me.” Tonya had no way of figuring out if Rhys’ love for Harlee was genuine. What she did understand was that Harlee seemed happier with him around, and her hope was for their mutual happiness.

Rhys’ expression grew thoughtful.

equipment, she reassured him, “Remember, she is someone you can rely

my skills

to dwell further on the topic of Harlee and instead shifted the focus,

to

former self—before

content live

reviewing a stack of papers that Harlee had gathered about therapeutic insects, his

extract toxins? It seemed more like the

on it, Jose found himself appreciating Harlee’s radical approach. Without her daring ideas, he might never

of emotions—relief, gratitude toward Harlee, and simmering resentment aimed

failing more each year, let’s keep this information between us for now,” Jose

to his own health struggles, Jose

“Understood,” Harlee replied.

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