Chapter 202: Always remember
Beatrix slowly opened her eyes, greeted by the gentle morning light seeping through the curtains. Blinking away her sleepiness, she suddenly sensed a presence beside her.
Surprised, she turned her gaze and found Rhys peacefully asleep next to her, a faint smile on his lips as he emitted a gentle snore.
Beatrix became aware of the warmth of his arm beneath her head, stretched across her pillow, and his body pressed against her back. Their feet were entangled together.
A mix of confusion and delight washed over her, causing her heart to skip a beat. She rolled over to face him and saw him lying on his back, with his other arm under his head and his hair tousled on the pillow. He looked incredibly serene.
Seeing him in that state made her heart ache, but in the most beautiful way. It was like the feeling of a tight, affectionate hug that might squeeze your ribs but fills you with warmth.
Beatrix had expected him to have left before she woke up, but there he lay, his disheveled hair and peaceful expression creating an endearing sight.
She couldn’t help but study his features, tracing the lines on his face with her eyes, feeling a comforting warmth spread through her chest. A soft exhale escaped her lips, blending with the tranquil ambiance of the room.
Rhys truly was beautiful—innocent and peaceful. Although her body still felt tired, she couldn’t tear her eyes away from him.
In this intimate moment, Beatrix marveled at the vulnerability of seeing Rhys in such a state of repose. It felt as though time stood still, encapsulating the depth of their connection. The boundaries between dreams and reality blurred, and for a fleeting moment, she wondered if this was another beautiful illusion conjured by her imagination.