?Chapter 692: Clints heart swelled with emotion.


    As he gazed up, he noticed the subtle signs of age in Lonnies facethe wrinkles, the graying hair.


    Dad, were all going to be okay, he assured softly.


    Lonnie gave a nomittal nod, patting Clints shoulder before turning to ascend the stairs.


    Sk caught Lonnie at the base of the staircase, a yful smirk on her face.


    Feeling a bit nostalgic, are you? Coming to terms with the years catching up to you? Lonnie draped his arm around Sks waist, his voice tinged with a mix of jest and sincerity.


    Well, watching Clint today reminded me just how old Ive gotten.


    But having you by my side? It feels like Im young all over again.


    Sks light p on his chest was apanied by a coy chuckle.


    Oh,e on.


    Be serious for once.


    Elsewhere, Harlee settled into the passenger seat of Rhys car as they made their way back to Remson Manor.


    She appeared preupied, her brow creased with concern, her mind evidently elsewhere.


    Rhys caught the hint of her troubled thoughts, yet he chose to remain silent during the drive, merely offering her aforting smile.


    Once they werefortably seated in the living room at Remson Manor, Rhys broke the silence.


    Ill handle Lindsays case.


    Harlee gave a slight nod, her face expressionless.


    g?lnσνe????s has the stories you love Rhys continued, his tone earnest.


    Wilton and Belen barely recognized Lindsay when they saw herst.


    They feel shes be a stranger, and believe further visits would be futile.


    Theyre putting their hopes in the correctional system to reform Lindsay.


    They wanted me to convey their apologies to you and your friend.


    A trace of relief seemed to lift Harlees spirits.


    Gently pushing a stray lock of hair from her face, Rhys added soothingly, They never hold you responsible.


    On the contrary, theyre thankful.


    They appreciate your efforts to give Lindsay a second chance for their sake.


    Harlees eyes sparkled with a renewed intensity.


    They really understand everything? Rhys tenderly caressed Harlees hand, tilting his head with a soft grin.


    I know youre uneasy, so Ive already spoken to Wilton and Belen.


    Rhys understood how much family meant to Harlee and how she feared losing her connection with the Morgan household.


    Although her concerns werepletely justified, she worried that Wilton and Belen might resent her.


    Or worse, they might start drifting away because of Lindsay.


    Harlee rested against his chest with a contented smile.


    She raised her face slightly and pressed a light kiss to the corner of his lips.


    You really do understand me.


    For such a long time, aside from Tonya, Rhys had been the only one who could read Harlees thoughts without her saying a word.


    The realization that this tall, striking man, who knew her so well, was hers filled Harlee with happiness.


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