Chapter 601: Chapter 601

Chapter 601:

Yet, the lingering question of whether the syndicate had penetrated the National Aerospace Agency and the military hung in the air. Seeking some insight into another matter, Harlee shifted the topic to recent events.

“Have you heard anything about the raid planned for today?”

Sprague glanced at Harlee with a hint of reproach.

“If I had been informed, do you think I would have exposed you to danger?” His tone carried a mix of concern and reprimand.

“Had Kareem not intervened, I might be mourning the loss of you right now.” He lightly flicked her forehead, the gesture playful yet pointed.

“Has love clouded your judgment?”

Harlee massaged her temples, a trace of frustration in her voice.

“Hey, don’t underestimate me!”

Sprague scowled, his tone teasing yet firm.

“No way! I don’t want you getting too full of yourself.”

As his gaze drifted toward the operating room just a few steps away, his features softened into a warm smile.

“Honestly, Rhys has exceeded my expectations. The two of you are quite the formidable duo.” His comment carried a playful ambiguity.

Unaware of the deeper implication, Harlee responded with a touch of pride.

“Absolutely! Don’t you trust my judgment?”

Sprague paused, his tone growing reflective.

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“Generally, your judgment is sharp—except for your past dealings with the Gill family.

Back then, you seemed utterly enchanted by them, ready to give up everything just to help them.”

The mention of the Gill family wiped the expression from Harlee’s face, her eyes turning cold. She had indeed been spellbound, lowering herself in a futile quest for parental affection.

Believing that relentless generosity could secure their love, she had sacrificed without limit.

Reuniting with the Sanderson family had revealed the truth: love, if genuine, demanded no price. Those who truly care offer their love freely, without reason or effort.

Recalling Kareem’s earlier words, Harlee allowed a knowing smile to curl her lips, her eyes glinting with frosty determination.

“Don’t worry. It won’t happen again, especially not with the Gill family,” she said crisply.

Sprague kept his thoughts to himself, offering only a simple instruction for her to focus on the undercover operation.

Harlee nodded in agreement.

As the doors to the operating room swung open, she cast a glance inside, quickly assessing Rhys’ condition from the doctor’s demeanor.

After a brief conversation with Sprague, she turned sharply on her heel and walked off without a glance back.

As Harlee moved further away, Sprague felt a nagging sense of unease settle like a weight on his shoulders. It was as if he was witnessing a precious gem slipping into the hands of the undeserving.

He pursed his lips together.

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