Chapter 1256: Chapter 1256

Chapter 1256:

Unable to say no, Harlee joined Skyla in reviewing the list.

Upon spotting the long list of wedding presents, which included notations next to her parents’ and brothers’ names, Harlee said in astonishment, “Mom, isn’t this a bit too generous?”

Skyla, sitting up with a serious demeanor, shook her head firmly. “Generous? Quite the contrary. It’s actually quite little! If I hadn’t intervened, your five brothers would have bestowed upon you all their possessions. However…”

She hesitated and then retrieved another list from her pajama pocket with a grin. “Rhys has indeed given you everything he possesses.”

Harlee was taken aback. She examined the new list and discovered that Rhys had transferred all his assets to her, retaining nothing for himself. It now made sense why he had humorously referred to himself as her “kept man.” He was hinting at this very situation.

Leaning against Harlee’s shoulder, Skyla’s smile widened as she explained, “Rhys mentioned this represents his modest savings and shouldn’t be seen as part of the Green family’s wedding gifts.”

Harlee was astonished once more upon learning this detail.

Earlier that evening, Nathaniel had personally delivered the wedding presents. Harlee, not having been present, presumed the list in Skyla’s hand represented the Green family’s wedding gifts.

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“Guess what the Green family prepared?” Skyla playfully asked.

“Perhaps gold jewelry, property deeds, similar items to what you and my brothers contributed?” Harlee said, aware of the Green family’s regard for her following Rhys’ incident three years ago.

“Indeed, they included those as well, but to a lesser extent than the Sanderson family. Nathaniel presented the entirety of Green Group as the gift!” Skyla erupted with laughter.

Harlee’s mouth fell open in surprise. She couldn’t help but think that this was a little too much.

“You were shocked too, weren’t you? Your brothers and I were just as surprised tonight,” Skyla said, laughing heartily. After all, it was unheard of in high society to gift an entire family business as a wedding present. Rhys yielding his entire wealth was a testament to his profound love for Harlee, while Nathaniel’s gift of the Green Group broke all precedents.

In silence, Harlee stored away the three lists, muttering to herself, “Tonya, see how many cherish me. You must be happy for me, right?” A single tear rolled down her cheek.

To avoid causing her mother any concern, Harlee feigned busyness with the lists.

Yet Skyla, attuned to her daughter’s feelings, tenderly caressed her hair. “Tonya would indeed be joyful for you. She’d probably demand to sleep beside you, just as I am.”

Tears streamed down Harlee’s face as she hid it in her hands, crying softly. Despite the passage of time and the joys in her life, Tonya’s absence remained a void she couldn’t fill. Had Skyla not joined her that night, Harlee might have wept through the eve of her wedding. She dreaded spending the eve of her wedding without Tonya’s presence.

“Mom, I miss her terribly…” Harlee said through her sobs.

In response, Skyla drew her into a warm hug. “I understand, darling. I’m certain Tonya misses you too. Perhaps she’s even watching over us this very moment from heaven.”

Skyla decided to stay the night with Harlee since she had sensed her daughter’s somber mood. She thought Harlee had likely refused to have a bachelorette party because she wouldn’t be able to manage it without Tonya. Her intuition was correct. Harlee had not yet come to terms with Tonya’s departure.

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