Chapter 1082:
However, Harlee remained undeterred. On the third day, she visited once more. Sitting on a stone block in a corner, she stared at Rhysâ photo on her phone.
Her mind was turbulent, yet herâ¦
Harlee fondly revisited the memories, a joyful expression lighting up her face. Then, her eyes brightened, and she clapped her hands together.
âThatâs itâAsmain! How could I have overlooked that?â
âWhat do you mean? Harlee, are you suggesting Rhys might be in Asmain?â Tonya grasped her hand, her excitement palpable.
âItâs very possible!â Harlee responded confidently.
âBack then, his grandpa expressed regret for never trying bungee jumping and suggested that Rhys and I fulfill that wish. It was meant to bring us closer.
After much convincing, I agreed. Our bungee jump was tandem, and it became our first real moment of closeness.â
Time had erased many details, and Harlee had nearly forgotten that pivotal first encounter.
Tonya wasted no time. While Harlee recounted the story, she was already booking a flight for the following morning.
âFlying yourself would be too exhausting. Youâll need all your strength to search for Rhys once youâre there, so Iâve booked a private flight for you.â
Seeing the gratitude in Harleeâs eyes, Tonya playfully pinched her cheek.
âAlright, I know youâre thankful, but letâs focus on finding Rhys first.â
âDonât worry. No matter what poison heâs battling, Iâll bring him back, even if it means pulling him from the brink of death!â Tonya added confidently, tapping her chest.
Harlee nodded firmly. She had full faith in Tonyaâs medical expertise.
Even if the poison was incurable, Tonya would find a wayâjust as Anika had doneâto devise a treatment that could extend Rhysâ life.
Three days later, Harlee returned to the bungee jumping site where she and Rhys had shared their first meaningful moment.
On her first day in Asmain, Harlee rushed to the location, eager to find any clues. Unfortunately, she found nothing of value.
Convinced that Rhys was nearby, she returned the next day, spending the entire day at the site, searching through every possible location. Once again, there was no progress. She even showed Rhysâ photo to the staff, but everyone had the same response. No one recognized him or had seen him.
Tonya had urged Harlee to consider giving up, arguing that if Rhys truly wanted to vanish, finding him would be nearly impossible.
However, Harlee remained undeterred. On the third day, she visited once more. Sitting on a stone block in a corner, she stared at Rhysâ photo on her phone.
Her mind was turbulent, but her determination remained unshaken.
Harleeâs resolve only strengthened.
Her instincts told her that Rhys was close by.
Just then, a middle-aged woman approached Harlee, her face etched with concern.
âDo you need any help?â
Harlee was about to decline but then hesitated. What if this woman had seen Rhys before? She quickly showed the woman Rhysâ photo and asked, âDo you recognize this man?â
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