Chapter 693

Now, Noah couldn't be sure how much time was left. Noah reported the situation honestly. Nick immediately turned to Khloe.

"Khloe, take Ryan and get off the bus. Go somewhere safe."

"No... no, I want to stay with you..." Khloe said without a second thought. Before she could finish, Nick pressed his lips to hers in a deep, lingering kiss.

It was bitter, like a farewell. Khloe struggled for a moment, and he gently nibbled her lower lip-not hard enough to hurt, just enough to ground her.

"For the baby, and for me, you have to protect yourself now." He cupped her face, fingers threading through her hair.

"When it comes to those who would hurt us, we cannot be soft. We cannot give up. You've always been strong. You will continue to be strong."

harder it was for Khloe to stay composed. At that moment, a dazzling set of

The ones who tried to

his gun- but then, someone on the bus

It wasn't Clarice's

Nick's positioning signal hadn't been precise. When contact was lost, Lenny had no choice but to search along

immediately instructed, "Take Khloe and the

the situation, but seeing Khloe's tear-streaked face, he sensed the

buzzed. It had been recovered from the fallen man-it was a

were armed. The police hadn't arrived, the professional rescue team hadn't arrived, and Nick

was to get Khloe off the bus first. Noah relayed the situation, echoing Nick. "I can evacuate

"Khloe, if you stay here, neither Noah nor I can focus. For the baby, and for my peace of

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