NovelEnglishChapter 1336: Harlee surveyed the screens in the control room and noticed that she and Rhys were among the few who were isolated. Most of the others were grouped in twos and threes. Sstood motionless, while others, like her, were busily searching the walls for an exit. However, all seemed to be confined to a limited area, merely rotating within a few chambers without finding an escape.
Rhys, quick to grasp the situation, ceased his movements and sat down to devise a strategy.
The walls were lined with many screens. After scanning them for a moment, Harlee's gaze settled on the smallest screen in the center. Could that be Valentin? She had seen his photographs prior to her arrival, but the man on the screen was bound to a chair, and his head hung low, making identification challenging. She guessed it might be him since Rhett was known to be slightly taller.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtOn a screen to the right, a spacious room mirrored the others. Inside, Serena and Patrick seemed to be in conversation. In one corner, Brinley, who had been severely beaten, was curled up.
Harlee chuckled. Brinley and Serena were in the sroom? What a strange twist of fate! It was a good thing Patrick was there. Without him, Serena might have taken drastic actions against Brinley.
Harlee observed this with a thoughtful frown. Her attention then shifted to the top-right screen. The room was dimly lit, making it difficult to discern the figures within.
1@F€$† ¢#4PT€®$ 1# gąlUpon closer inspection, she could just make out a man, bloodied and suspended by his wrists. Beside him, three bodies lay motionless, possibly dead. This scene likely depicted Rhett's family.
Unsure, Harlee continued to watch intently. It wasn't until one of the bodies shifted slightly that she confirmed these were indeed members of Rhett's family.
The tattoo on the neck of the individual who had just turned revealed that he was Rhett's youngest son, Shiloh Fletcher.
With this clue, Harlee let out a sigh of relief, feeling that she was finally beginning to understand the events of that year.
Having determined everyone's approximate locations, Harlee started to explore the control panel's buttons. As she did, a faint breath caught her attention, causing her to stiffen. Someone else was in the room! She grabbed an object from the table and cautiously advanced toward the source of the sound.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmJust as Harlee was about to get closer, an agitated woman suddenly appeared from around the corner of the console. Harlee lifted the object defensively but stopped just in time. Lydia Fletcher? Quickly, Harlee grasped the agitated woman and tentatively called out, "Lyala?"
The woman ceased her flailing upon hearing her name. She looked up, her eyes vacant at first, then filled with ve surprise and Happiness. "Serena, you've cback! Paulina said she'd bring you. I didn't believe it, but here you are!"
Harlee raised an eyebrow. Lydia had mistaken her for Serena? Lydia also seemed to know about Paulina's trip to Baythorn. This indicated that Lydia's breakdown must have been recent, likely triggered by a severe shock. Once they were safe, Harlee planned to have Serena assess Lydia.
There might still be a chance for recovery.
As these thoughts crossed Harlee's mind, Lydia enveloped her in a tight ΟΠΤ hug. Rather than push Lydia away, Harlee responded with a gentle pat on her back and asked, "Lydia, what are you doing here?"
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