Billionaire's Match

Chapter 428 "That's because..." Nick didn't hold back anymore. He nodded, then caught sight of the tears brimming in Khloe's eyes, and his composure completely crumbled. "That's because | don't want you to fear me... And | don't want you to hate me!" At last, he spoke his truth. All the talk of selfishness, all the talk of reason... it had just been an excuse. What he cared about most was how Khloe saw him. If there ever came a day she despised him, he would rather leave her with the best possible impression-the memory of every happiness they had shared, intact and untamished.

"How could | ever hate you? Just because you've been hurt before? Or because of what happened with Michelle? "Michelle and | are very different people. | am afraid... but seeing the person | love lose control, even possibly hurt themselves- how could | not be afraid? "But if | were really someone who would fear you, who would defend against you, | wouldn't have let go when the knife was ---- directed at me!" Her words shattered every defense he had. Nick shot up, locking into her unflinching gaze.

terrified of himself. He was so afraid he might lose control that he had wanted her to fear him instead

other arenas, Nick could be a fortress, an untouchable hero. But in matters of the heart, he was like a child, even weaker than ---- her. He had always feared himself. Naturally, he couldn't always be confident in front of the one he loved. When they first met, he had only been pretending to be perfect, flawless, and

be so vulnerable in love, to need her as much as she needed him. And yet... even that exposed weakness made her love him all the more. "Nick... tell me... in your heart, what is love?" Khloe asked suddenly, seriously, and Nick found himself momentarily at a loss