Chapter 1188:

After a brief pause, Harlee responded, “I understand.”

“No, my dear Harlee, you don’t. Rhys’ memory may be stuck at twelve, but don’t you think his intelligence, mental capacity, and appearance are just like any other man’s?” Jonathan moved to sit closer to her, taking a deep breath.

“This morning, I subtly tested it, and it was evident that Rhys felt jealous because of my presence. You didn’t pick up on that, and that’s the issue. Just now, Rhys was upset because you treated him like a child, and you failed to recognize that too.”

Harlee’s eyes widened in astonishment. Jealous? Was Rhys actually jealous of Jonathan?

Jonathan gazed at Harlee.

“See? You’re this shocked at my words. Rhys has every justification for being upset.”

Jonathan rose to his feet, moving toward Robbie while opening a fresh document.

“Let’s start by tackling the next strategy.”

worried about Rhys, her tendency to prioritize

Robbie, show me the latest

realizing he

Jonathan

to reflect on things and reach out if she needed him, assuring her that he’d always be available. Jonathan left the study at a measured pace, seemingly

after he crossed the threshold. Suddenly, an object landed in his

content now

what he

Rhys nearby, sucking on another

to talk to you.” Rhys’ eyes were

After a brief silence, Jonathan seemed

“Go ahead.

Ask anything.”

hadn’t disclosed much

group—most of them deferred to Harlee and likely stayed silent, while

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