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?”

dismissive glance. Over the past three years, he’d said plenty in moments of intimacy,

trying to tempt her with the food. He adjusted

it won’t

what’s new

to respond to Rhys. Elva didn’t have classes today,

they finalized the time, Harlee got up, intending to pick up

skin bore

previous night overly affectionate. He not only woke her from her sleep but

puzzled by his newfound boldness and resolved to teach him a lesson he wouldn’t

further, but Harlee shut the car door and sped off, leaving behind a cloud of exhaust and a smiling Rhys. He admitted to himself that he

due to Elva experiencing a sudden bout of

“Harlee.”

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

Harlee raised her eyelids slightly to regard Celine. Her expression was composed, her beautifully austere face showing little

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