Chapter 1273: Chapter 1273

Chapter 1273:

“Absolutely,” Harlee responded with a nod, then stepped back and dashed to the wardrobe. She began sorting through clothes, holding each item up for consideration. “Which should I choose? Is this too fancy? Maybe this pink hoodie with the light blue wide-leg pants would be better?” Choosing her outfit proved challenging for Harlee.

Rhys settled on the couch, observing her animatedly select her attire, a smile forming on his lips. “You always look wonderful, no matter what you choose.”

It was rare for him to see Harlee so animated. The last time had been during their first visit to the cemetery. Her agitation and nervousness were palpable then.

“Tonya liked blue, so I’ll go with this blue hoodie,” she muttered to herself. Rhys watched her, his expression a mix of helplessness and fondness. Ever since Tonya’s tragedy, Harlee transformed into someone else whenever Tonya was mentioned. He was aware of how significant Tonya was to Harlee, yet he hadn’t realized Tonya would hold such an essential place in her heart. A year had passed, and Harlee’s yearning for Tonya not only persisted but intensified over time. Rhys showed no signs of discontent. He had no intention of feeling jealous of someone who was no longer present.

Turning toward him with a smile, Harlee then retrieved a matching blue hoodie and denim wide-leg pants from the wardrobe and handed them to Rhys. “Here, put these on.”

Rhys lifted an eyebrow. Such attire was unusual for him, but he went along with it.

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As Rhys received the clothes and began changing into the blue hoodie, he suddenly felt Harlee’s gentle hands caressing his abs.

Looking down at her, who seemed even more endearing in her outfit, he chuckled. “Lee, you’re quite the tease.” He was fond of how she admired his physique.

“Is that so? It’s a shame I can only admire them,” Harlee joked playfully. Rhys felt a jolt of excitement at her words and said in a hushed voice, “Lee, you’re teasing me on purpose!”

“And what if I am? No intimacy during the first trimester.” With a playful push, she left the room without a backward glance, her ears catching the sound of his chuckling, clearly exasperated. To her, that laughter was delightful. She enjoyed it.

Harlee thought she was up early, but upon freshening up, she discovered everyone else was already assembled and ready in the living room.

Goodwin was lounging on the sofa, casually browsing through short videos, while Patrick watched humorous clips next to him. Near the window, Noel stood looking out, seemingly deep in thought.

When Harlee and Rhys appeared, both dressed in matching blue hoodies, they made an eye-catching duo: he looked suave and striking, while she appeared pure and glowing. Together, they were a stunning pair.

“Mr. Green, Mrs. Green,” Goodwin said, setting aside his phone as soon as he saw them.

Noel took in their coordinated outfits but remained expressionless, only offering a smile as he suggested, “Let’s eat something first and then we can set off.”

“Has everyone had breakfast?” Harlee asked.

Patrick responded, “We’ve already eaten. To keep things quick today, we’ve prepared bread and milk.”

“That’s perfect. Bring us two servings. We can eat as we go,” Harlee instructed before turning to the group. “Let’s get moving now!”

With high spirits, the large group began their journey, Rhys and Harlee holding hands as they walked to the center.

As they exited the hall and viewed the island from afar, it truly seemed deserted. The thick trees hid everything from view, creating the feeling that no one lived there. A deep, deathly silence hung in the air.

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