Chapter 1678:

The other three observed from a distance and exchanged glances.

Patrick cleared his throat.

“Ahem, don’t you guys think this looks a bit odd?”

“Weird?” Thiago squinted slightly, his eyes on the distant figures, trying to discern something.

Aldrich dusted off the sand, hands in his pockets, and casually remarked to Thiago and Patrick, “Focus on your own love lives, you two single guys.”

With that, Aldrich walked toward the villa’s courtyard, leaving Thiago and Patrick exchanging puzzled glances. Had they misheard? Single guys? Since when did Aldrich have a girlfriend? Why hadn’t they heard anything? This was big news that had to be shared with Harlee!

Thiago and Patrick quickly scrambled to their feet and dashed toward the villa. Even Thiago, usually the epitome of gentleness and refinement, lost all semblance of composure.

of juicy gossip, maintaining a refined

had already prepared breakfast—sandwiches and milk. His attempt at seduction having faltered, he now sought to win her heart

in from outside. Their initial excitement quickly dampened when they saw Rhys. They lowered their heads, their

Patrick and Thiago silently exited to fetch their own

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gaze shifting to Rhys, who appeared somewhat aggrieved. Smirking,

the memory of last night’s failed seduction still fresh in her mind, she found herself more entertained by

frown crossing his brow. Was his culinary charm also falling short? He cleared his throat and replied nervously, “No, I just wanted to cook something

his coffee, watching Harlee eat with a content expression, his eyes filled with affection. Hmm… As long as Harlee was happy, not achieving immediate forgiveness through his cooking didn’t seem too harsh a

and Thiago returning with their own breakfast. She glanced at them

telltale signs of internal injuries—a clear indicator that their assailant had been more

playful flirtation, Patrick and Thiago misinterpreted

coffee, his sharply defined features unreadable.

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