Chapter 670

These past few days, Henry hadn't been idle. He had people check on Nick's hospital-though the staff guarded his condition like a fortress, this was, after all, Henry's domain. Khloe's heart was loyal and deep; with Nick sick, her focus would naturally shift entirely to him. She was in the prime of her life, with responsibilities to her family and her own future. How could she allow herself to step into such a dangerous abyss? The Remington family, at least, was a suitable match for marriage. If Khloe could marry Ralph, she could stay in Naraida long-term, by his side.

Even if she couldn't see it now, in the future, with age and children around, she would understand the depth of his care.

"Grandpa... Nick-"

"He admitted it," Henry interrupted.

"He's an upright man, and I believe he cares for you deeply." His face was stern.

love is fleeting. You've lived enough to understand that." Khloe hesitated, then said, "You're right, but if we calculate everything by gains and losses, then people aren't entitled to feelings

topic, she might have calmed

she shivered. Surely whatever they had just discussed together was just as grim. Nick had already endured so much-

agreed already. Will you continue to

without a second thought. Henry's voice dropped lower.

feelings, you should know: no man wants to fail to protect the one he loves."

man. If being with you were to break him, do you think he would still insist?" Though Nick's gaze had been tender when she last saw him, a sharp unease lingered in

said something to hurt him, or used her as leverage, what might he do...? Khloe turned to leave without another thought, but Henry's cane shot out like a barricade, trembling but firm, blocking her path. "Khloe, your love will fade. Don't let your head be clouded by fleeting feelings. Let Nick

and defiance. She glanced at the old man,

me in place, and that's why

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