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

Chapter 1439:

Rhys approached and sat on the edge of the bed, his hand gently sweeping the stray hairs from her forehead.

“Didn’t sleep well? Do you need more rest?” he inquired.

Harlee’s response to his voice was slow, her gaze lifting to meet his with a vacant expression.

“What’s wrong?” Rhys asked, his voice laced with concern.

Harlee shook her head, choosing not to disclose the turmoil wrought by her dream.

“Nothing. I’m just feeling a bit groggy.”

Her resolve was set—she would unravel the mystery of Nola on her own, even if it meant facing the secrets buried deep within her past.

Rhys, well attuned to Harlee’s moods after years together, noticed her distress but chose to soothe her with a gentle stroke on her back, steering clear of probing questions.

Harlee’s demeanor had transformed markedly since her retreat to the Sanderson family abode for some respite. Her emotions, once stable, now fluctuated wildly. Yet, Rhys cherished her, even in her temperamental storms.

Harlee’s

Rhys’ voice grew husky.

“Lee…”

the boundaries of his

in his protective fervor, had all but forbidden any exertions on her part—a Herculean test of his

yet impish, intensified her touch, her voice

explore the

his shirt, Rhys swallowed hard and

on

Harlee blinked up

the brink of what?

wriggled her hands free, further taunting

his rising desire, Rhys captured her hands and

a disturbing dream… But such jests were dangerous games to play with a

her ultimate maneuver, Harlee blinked her

“Honey, I’m famished.”