Chapter 1655:

As the realization dawned on her, Celine collapsed to the floor, her vision fading to black as she passed out.

The next day, in the seaside villa, Rhys was preparing breakfast in the kitchen. He looked over to see Harlee, bleary-eyed and lounging on the sofa with her legs crossed.

He raised an eyebrow, a subtle smile forming on his lips. Then, he carried the noodles to the dining table, acting as if everything were normal.

“The noodles are ready. I’ve even added some chopped chili peppers, air-freighted in. Come and eat while it’s hot.”

Harlee lazily opened one eye, peering out from the sofa at Rhys, who was smiling. She groaned before flopping back down, her expression blank. Her voice was soft but reached Rhys’ ears.

Reflecting on the previous night’s events, Rhys paused, pinched the bridge of his nose, then picked up the bowl and walked over to her. Leaning down, he spoke with a hint of remorse.

“Lee, because of Elva, I’ve been sleeping alone for days, so I lost control last night. It won’t happen again. Please don’t ignore me. From now on, I’ll stop whenever you tell me to. OK?”

a dismissive glance. Over the past three years, he’d said plenty in

the bowl of noodles closer, trying to tempt her with the food. He adjusted his

it won’t

what’s new on

to Rhys. Elva

up, intending to pick up Elva, and

tonight!” Harlee’s skin bore the evidence of last night’s

with Patrick and Karl the previous night overly affectionate. He not only woke her from her

his newfound boldness and resolved to teach him

the car door and sped off, leaving behind a cloud of exhaust and a smiling Rhys. He admitted to himself that he might have been a bit excessive last night. But… he had enjoyed it, and quite frankly, he was looking

University due to

“Harlee.”

voice caught her attention from behind. Harlee’s expression tightened slightly. As she turned, Celine swiftly closed the

to regard Celine. Her expression was composed, her beautifully austere face showing little emotion,

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