Billionaire's Match

Chapter 345 During the meeting earlier, Nick had sent Khloe a message. It was a simple question-asking what time she would be home tonight so that Lenny could pick her up. But he had already asked the same thing in the morning and again at noon. This was the third time. Khloe knew exactly what it meant. Nick missed her. She had told him she was busy with the meeting, and he hadn't interrupted again. Now, looking back, she realized how clingy he really was-sending messages so persistently. People who cling tend to be insecure.

Even though Nick rarely voiced his needs, over these past days, Khloe had come to feel it deeply. She herself was the same in relationships-lacking security-but her way of handling it was different: sensing something wrong, swallowing her feelings quietly, or trusting herself absolutely and pushing others away. She had once thought Nick cold, assuming he was like her. But now, she saw the truth: the more uncertain he was, the harder he tried to hold on. He lowered his needs, gave without reservation, even knowing he might get hurt. He had entrusted her with his vulnerabilities.

as if he'd been holding the phone just waiting. "Khloe," he said, his voice slightly hoarse, but the deep, resonant bass was magnetic, hypnotic. "Finished with work?" "Mhm," Khloe said, smiling the moment she heard his voice. "I'm heading back now, should be about thirty minutes." "Good. Go to your place. I'm not at the manor." Khloe paused, a flicker of surprise

wouldn't overexert himself. "They're too fussing," he said. The more worried she sounded, the softer his voice became. "Besides... I want to be with you alone." "You really are..." She felt annoyed, speechless even-but what could she do? She couldn't very well order him to rush back. "Did the doctor say anything? Change your dressings today? Never mind, I'll check when I get there." Impatient

no rush," and remained silent after that. 1/2 Chapter 345 +25 Bonus Near her building, their call was interrupted by a phone call from Oscar. Khloe parked, answered, and