Chapter 136 "Mind if I use your bathroom to freshen up? And..." Nick said, glancing toward the kitchen, "...I'm a little hungry. Might I have the honor of tasting your cooking again?" "Of course," Khloe nodded, then went to fetch a fresh towel for him. Soon, Nick emerged from the shower just as Khloe finished preparing breakfast. It was simple-milk-soaked toast, fried eggs, and tomatoes-but arranged on elegant plates and placed in front of them, the sunlight streaming through the window made everything feel incredibly warm and intimate.

For a fleeting moment, Khloe felt as if they were already living together as husband and wife. "Once we're married, I hope we can have breakfast together every day." Nick's voice was calm, even, but carried a quiet current that stirred her heart. "All right," Khloe replied almost instinctively. Even if it was only a formal arrangement, being with Nick like this-sharing ordinary moments-felt perfect. With him, it really did. No sooner had they finished breakfast than Nick's phone rang. Flustered, he tried to fix his shirt collar but couldn't manage the buttons.

I found it quite interesting." His tone was sincere, not perfunctory, even offering a few analytical thoughts on the plot. Khloe's face lit up. "Great!" "But... aren't

nodded. As he turned, she instinctively reached out, lightly rubbing his hand in hers before letting "I'll come by again tonight," he said casually, as if it were the most natural thing in the world. His gaze lingered on her face for a moment, faintly reluctant, before he finally left, returning to his usual composed, cool demeanor. After Nick left,

rushed to the hospital. 172 Chapter 136 +25 Bonus It was from the household staff: Grandma Lauren had suddenly collapsed that morning and had been taken to the hospital. By the time Trey

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