NovelEnglishChapter 1303 Chapter 1303: At his words, Harlee managed a small smile, though tears continued to stream down her face. "I just feel like I've lost my sense of direction. I'm bored, a bit lost," she said, her voice tinged with sadness as she blinked back tears.
Rhys caressed her head gently and responded, “I understand. You're used to keeping busy, so it must be hard to just relax all of a sudden. But maybe it's tto look at it differently?" "How so?" Harlee looked up.
"Take it slower. Enjoy twith your family, cherish love, and appreciate the little things you used to ignore. Maybe travel with your loved ones or simply unwind on your balcony at home. Live more leisurely," he suggested, hoping she would embrace a more relaxed lifestyle.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHarlee glanced at him, neither accepting nor rejecting. She reached for the milk on the deck and gulped it down in one go. "Should we head to dinner? Let's not keep them waiting." She was determined not to remain caught in the emotional whirlwind caused by Tonya's demise. Yet, despite her efforts, her feelings often overwhelmed her, leading her to dwell on past regrets.
Harlee was aware that her mental state was deteriorating, even worse than before. However, she feared that if she sought treatment, she might lose the baby in her belly. So, she chose to ignore her inner turmoil and made an effort to keep her emotions in check, hoping they wouldn't spiral out of control. Her greatest wish was for her child to be born healthy and safe.
That evening on the cruise ship, Harlee only found sleep for a brief three hours. She spent the night on the deck, capturing the moment of her first meeting with Tonya in a sketch, as if to preserve the memory forever. She had been working on her drawing from two in the morning until the first light of dawn.
galnovs.com, where stories thrive Harlee added the final touches to the portrait, and Tonya's signature smile seemed to leap off the page-bright and sunny, embodying the brilliance of the outstanding doctor she was.
Harlee set her pen aside, only then noticing the ache in her hands from hours of sketching.
While admiring her artwork, Harlee stretched her arms skyward. Looking up, she noticed Rhys nearby, asleep and propped against the deck.
The morning sun illuminated his profile beautifully. He leaned against the railing, phone still in hand, his hair slightly disheveled. A blanket, just like hers, covered him, and under the sunlight, his features appeared even more striking and captivating. His legs were extended forward, his body tilted back in what seemed an uncomfortable sleeping position.
Knowing she had risen in the night to draw, Rhys hadn't tried to stop her or push her to forget Tonya. He had simply stayed by her side silently.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHarlee smiled. What a fool. She had insisted he continue sleeping.
Harlee looked back at her drawing, making a quiet vow to herself. She resolved to step out of the shadows and live fully with Rhys and those who cared about her. As for Tonya... They would perhaps meet again in another life. Or maybe Tonya would wait in a realm where souls linger, ready to fulfill her promise in the decades to come.
With these thoughts, Harlee gently stood up, taking care not to make noise as she removed the blanket from herself. She moved quietly, trying not to disturb Rhys. She then draped her own blanket over him. Rhys' eyelids fluttered slightly, but he didn't open his eyes.
Harlee tiptoed toward the main hall, her steps cautious and quiet. Inside the ornately decorated main hall of the Cruise ship, Tania sat by herself near a window, her expression somber and reflective.
Upon hearing Harlee's approach, Tania turned and offered a warm smile. "Good morning."
"Why are you up so early?" Harlee returned the smile, approaching m Tania while noting the dark circles under her eyes. She expressed concern, "Didn't you get any sleep last night?"
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