Chapter 1524: As Lionel shakily recounted the details Harlee had once shared about her identity, a profound realization dawned on the group. They had indeed made a grave error.
Felix spent two days each week with the Green family, and today was one of those days. Harlee and Rhys were visiting the Green family residence.
Upon entering the living room, Harlee and Rhys noticed Belinda cradling Felix on the sofa, while Jose lingered beside her, torn between wanting to hold his grandson and keeping his father company during a gof chess. Nathaniel, sitting next to Belinda, switched between making Felix laugh and focusing intently on his chess game, his expressions rapidly changing.
The moment Belinda spotted Harlee and Rhys, her face lit up. She rose, still holding Felix.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Oh, Harlee, you've arrived." A trace of resignation flickered across Rhys' eyes. It seemed that ever since his marriage to Harlee, his family had somewhat ignored him.
Nathaniel and Jose also acknowledged Harlee's arrival.
"Harlee, you're back? How about a gwith me?" Nathaniel called out.
"Harlee, good to see you," Jose said, smiling warmly.
Harlee responded with a nod and a smile.
"Yes. How has Fel been today?" Ł@Fé$† Çhäþtεяş in ĠalŞBelinda eagerly replied, "He's been wonderful. Isn't that right, Fel? Tell your mommy about our day!" Her voice was filled with tenderness.
Stepping closer, Belinda warmly grasped Harlee's hand and asked, "Are you ready to eat? I've had the chef prepare all your favorites. You've arrived just in tfor lunch!" Having anticipated Harlee's visit, Belinda had instructed the chef to cook Harlee's preferred dishes and had even personally picked up fresh ingredients.
Harlee's smile broadened as she observed Belinda balancing Felix on one arm while taking her hand with the other.
"Thank you, Belinda. That sounds lovely." The gratitude in Harlee's voice brought a glow of happiness and pride to Belinda, who then led Harlee toward the dining room, momentarily forgetting about Rhys lingering behind.
Rhys followed quietly behind Belinda and Harlee. Nathaniel and Jose paused their chess gto join everyone in the dining area. Harlee's presence always seemed to shift the family dynamics. They had grown accustomed to this routine.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmNathaniel adjusted his posture, stroked his beard, and asked with a gleam of interest, "Harlee, have you been up to your usual adventures today?" Harlee offered a mischievous grin, her eyes twinkling as she maintained her relaxed demeanor. She was inconsistent in her responses, speaking freely when inclined and staying quiet when not.
"I've been perfectly behaved." Her expression was playfully innocent.
Nathaniel almost spluttered on his meal, taken aback by her cheeky remark. Ever since their first om Uncounter she bad shown him the encou utmost respect during formal occasions or in front of outsiders. But in more casual family settings, she never missed an opportunity to indulge in a bit of teasing.
Rhys positioned himself next to Harlee, delicately peeling shrimp for her as he asked Nathaniel with intent, "Did Fernando ring you today?"
Jose, unaware of the specifics of the phone conversation betweenNathaniel and FernandoWright," Nathaniel's close friend, responded calmly, "Yeah, his call cthrough just before you both arrived." Nathaniel shot a stern look at his foolish son before taking a sip of soup, his face showing clear frustration.