Billionaire's Match

Chapter 452 Dr. Yale knew Khloe hadn't quite understood what he meant. Smiling softly, he looked at her. "Not necessarily." "Then...?" "But | remember you saying just now that when Nick lost consciousness, he didn't hurt you." Khloe froze. It was as if something clicked. Dr. Yale turned his gaze to Nick. "Nick, not everything that happened was your fault. You see-you protected your stepmother. You also protected the woman you love. People can do irrational things in order to protect someone, and for the same reason, they can also stop themselves from causing harm.

"And from now on, with someone beside you who wants to protect you just as much, you'll only get better." When Dr. Yale finished speaking, silence settled over the room. This time, though, the silence carried warmth. A quiet tenderness welled up in Khloe's chest. She looked at Nick, her eyes filled with a smile, and gently cupped his face." ---- Did you hear that, Nick? In the future, when you protect me- even if you lose consciousness, you'll stop for my sake. So don't be afraid anymore." "..Okay." Nick gulped.

be enough. He leaned in again, brushing his lips lightly against the tip of her nose, her cheek-careful, trembling with restraint. It was about time. Loretta returned with her assistant. The five of them had a simple meal together. Dr. Yale's

walked back. ---- At the entrance of the residential compound, however, Lauren- who had been waiting for a long time and was just about to leave -finally saw Khloe. Last night, when Trey had collapsed at home, she'd sent someone to check on him. That was

told her about how Trey had knelt down in public for Khloe. Lauren's mental resilience had been hardened over this period, but even so, she couldn't swallow this humiliation. She had treated Khloe well in the past-so well. And now Khloe's retaliation was so ruthless it threatened to wipe out their entire family. When Trey finally regained consciousness, the first name he called was