NovelStartChapter 1272 Chapter 1272: Looking up, Noel saw Harlee on the ship, her presence both delicate and elegant. A welcoming smile touched the corners of her mouth as if greeting an old friend.
It brought back memories for Noel of the three years he spent helping Harlee through her depression, during which she would always wait for him, tand tagain. For a moment, it made him feel as though they could go on like this forever. But reality quickly shattered that illusion.
Just as it had years ago when he let go. Next to her stood a man, who draped a coat over her shoulders with gentle care.
Rhys stepped forward, holding Harlee close. His embrace seemed both a claim of ownership and as relaxed as a casual hello among friends.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThis was Noel's first encounter with Rhys since Rhys had regained his memory. Noel had previously missed their wedding, offering an excuse to avoid it.
"It has been stime, Rhys, Harlee." With a warm smile, Noel approached them and extended his greetings. "I heard the good news about the baby. Congratulations." "Thank you," Harlee responded, her smile unwavering as she chose not to inquire about his source. "You look like you've had a rewarding year." Feel the thrill at g aln ov el sNoel slightly bowed his head and laughed softly. "Yes, it's been quite good." Privately, Noel wished Harlee could have shared those moments with him.
"It's getting late. We should continue this conversation tomorrow," Rhys interjected, draping his arm around Harlee, shortening the conversation. Despite being Noel's friend and the one who had previously introduced him to Harlee, Rhys still felt his jealousy flare when Noel talked to Harlee.
Harlee checked the tand nodded at Noel. "Indeed, it's late. Get srest tonight. We'll have plenty of tto catch up tomorrow on the island." Noel caught sight of Rhys' protective arm around Harlee, his expression shadowing under the veil of night, though the dim light masked this from view.
"Alright," Noel said softly before retreating to his quarters. Smemories were better left in the past.
The following morning, the cruise ship gently made its approach to the dock.
Harlee slowly woke up in Rhys' arms, realizing they had arrived. She quickly sat upright.
The thick curtains had kept the room in darkness, and even though dawn was breaking outside, the bedroom remained shrouded in shadows. She reached for the remote and opened the curtains.
As Harlee looked out at the new landscape, her heart fluttered, and she caught her breath. The previous night, Noel had hinted that Tonya had left a significant surprise for her on the island, although he hadn't seen it himself. Since then, Harlee had been filled with anticipation, struggling to sleep as she pondered what Tonya might have arranged.
Harlee remembered when Tonya used to visit the island often. She had assumed it was because Nicola needed Tonya, but it turned out Tonya had been preparing the surprise during those visits.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmRhys was half-asleep in bed, his hand reaching out to the empty space next to him. Finding it empty, he quickly opened his eyes and sat up to find Harlee at the window.
"Having trouble sleeping?" he asked.
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"We've arrived, Rhys," Harlee said, h voice filled with excitement.
Rhys rose from the bed and approached her, encircling her waist with his arms. "Are you looking m forward to this? He had been present the previous evening when Noel spoke of Tonya, aware of Harlee's anticipation to explore this place.
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