PopularNovelChapter 1357: Serena lifted Lydia's blanket and noted that her wounds had already been dressed. Serena set her medical kit aside and started to assess Lydia's condition.
"What's the situation?" Harlee asked.
"Her physical injuries aren't severe. She should be on the mend within a few days," Serena said. “But her mental recovery might take much longer." After this, Serena walked over to Valentin. As soon as their eyes met, she quickly averted her gaze and turned away silently. She knelt to examine Valentin's condition. Noticing his festering wounds and the numbness in his legs, she momentarily struggled to breathe. How had it cto this... After a moment, Serena stepped back and calmly informed Harlee, "It's a wonder he's lasted this long. He's just hanging on until his loved one is out of surgery." Worry creased Harlee's forehead as she observed Serena, relieved that Serena wasn't too distraught. Harlee then addressed Robbie, “Get in touch with our contacts in Baythorn and ask them to bring Paulina here as soon as they can." Harlee was allowing the father and daughter a moment to speak before Valentin's passing.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAs Harlee's words hung in the air, the Fletcher family erupted in chaos, except for Valentin, who stayed calm. Vera's legs grew weak, and she nearly fell to the floor. With Valentin's likely departure, the stability of the Fletcher family hung in the balance.
Vera, tears filling her eyes, begged Serena, "Is there really no way to help Valentin...
"Vera, don't put Serena in a tough spot. I understand my condition," Valentin managed to say between coughs. "If I can last until Rhett is out, that would be enough." Serena exchanged a look of compassion with Valentin. "I can only guarantee him two more days, at most." With that, Serena picked up her medical kit, walked to a nearby empty bench, crouched down, and started preparing medications for everyone to see.
Serena's medical kit held priceless supplies and medicines that money couldn't buy. Without hesitation, she used them, her lingering affection for the Fletcher family evident.
Observing this, Harlee grasped Rhys' hand, rose, and quietly departed, leaving Serena to her tasks. Everyone made their choices, driven by their own nature, whether compassionate or indifferent, but all were guided by emotion.
"What are you thinking about?" Rhys' deep, alluring voice brought Harlee back to the present.
Harlee looked up at him and smiled. "I was just pondering whether, if I were still with the Gill family, I could do what Serena is doing." Rhys raised an eyebrow inquisitively. "And? Could you?" "No," Harlee responded decisively, shaking her head. "Relationships can weaken over time. I once gave all my savings to the Gill family out of gratitude for raising me. Now that debt is settled, I owe them nothing." She paused and then added, “Regardless of whether I had returned to the Sanderson family, my ties with the Gill family wouldn't have ended well. I take things too seriously." Harlee admitted she wasn't like Serena. She couldn't easily soften her stance. Maybe she would be willing to find a way to save the Gill family on the condition that they never caused her any trouble. Otherwise, she'd act as if they didn't exist.
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Rhys listened attentively and cradled her face, smiling.
19. That's the honesty I love about you." Why linger on feelings that served no purpose? It was only draining.
Harlee gazed into his genuine, warm eyes, feeling a surge of warmth, She wrapped her arms around his neck, smiling back. "Rhys, I'm so glad I met you."
Without the support of both Tonya and Rhys, Harlee could hardly m imagine what her life might have been.
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