Chapter 1446:
âWould you like to return to Remson Manor?â Rhys suggested, tenderly brushing a stray lock of hair from her face, his tone soothing.
âYou really get me!â Harlee smiled, leaning against him.
Rhys encircled her waist with his arms, drawing her onto his lap. He studied her face closely.
âYouâre itching to get back to work, arenât you?â His warm breath lingered near her ear, his voice carrying a lazy inflection.
âYou think youâll have more freedom at Remson Manor, away from your parentsâ watchful eyes, donât you?â
âMmâ¦â
Harlee blinked her large eyes, teasing him with a playful smile.
âBesides, Iâd rather be alone with you.â
She knew if she outright confessed her desire to resume work, Rhys might object. Sweet-talking him might increase her chances.
Rhysâ expression brightened at her words.
Harlee couldnât contain her excitement. She playfully tugged at Rhysâ arm, seizing the opportunity.
âLetâs head back to Remson Manor. Felix can stay here with my parents.â
Rhys laughed softly, playfully tapping her forehead.
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âCould you really leave Felix behind?â
If it had been right after Felix was born, Harlee wouldnât have even considered it. But now⦠her interactions with Felix were limited to just a few hours each day. He spent most of his time surrounded by a loving group of relatives and slept with Lonnie and Skyla at night. So, Harlee was fine with leaving him there.
With a strong support system for Felix, Harlee was eager to pursue her own interests. She wasnât about to forsake her ambitions just because she was a mother.
âWe can come to play with Felix during the day and retreat to Remson Manor at night,â Harlee suggested, resting her head against Rhysâ shoulder. Her delicate hands gently stroked his face as she spoke in a soft, alluring voice, âPlease⦠Honey⦠Darlingâ¦â
She gently shook Rhysâ arm again and gazed into his eyes with a pleading look, hoping to sway him.
Harlee had considered telling her parents directly about her desire to return to Remson Manor, yet every time she saw their joyful expressions, she found herself unable to voice her thoughts.
Rhys watched her with intense focus, his throat tightening and his mouth suddenly dry.
Scooping her up effortlessly, Rhys carried Harlee toward the bed. Once there, he gently laid her down, his voice low and tender.
âIf you ask sweetly, Iâll discuss moving back to Remson Manor with your parents.â
Harlee remained silent. She had anticipated their interactions escalating into something far more passionate and unchecked.
As Harlee wrapped her arms around his neck, preparing to seduce him, a voice disrupted the moment from beyond the door.
âRhys, whatâs your take on the Southwich property?â
Brenton banged heavily on the door as he spoke.
Rhys mentally cursed Brentonâs timing. If looks could kill, Brentonâs interruption would have been fatal.
Frustration evident, Rhys stalked toward the door, his face a portrait of frustrated desire.
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