Chapter 700

The nurse smiled gently.

"Don't worry. The doctor has examined you-the baby is doing well. But your body is still very weak. You must remain in bed and rest. Any sudden activity could trigger signs of a threatened miscarriage. And try to keep your emotions stable." Khloe's lips curved in a bitter, fleeting smile. Her chest felt heavy and suffocating.

"I understand... thank you." Resting in bed meant she was completely cut off from the possibility of searching for Nick herself. She could only wait. Even late into the night, sleep eluded her.

Clarice's whereabouts remained unknown If Clarice had indeed fled, her crimes would be sealed, and all the power and influence she had spent a lifetime chasing would vanish. But

return. Outwardly, it seemed she had accepted the possibility that Nick might be gone. The more composed and thoughtful she appeared, the more it worried everyone around her.

morning, George arrived at the hospital, almost simultaneously with Oscar. Both had come to see Khloe, having learned

grim. Oscar could only sigh in regret. George, after seeing Khloe, finally let the tension he had been holding collapse. Back at the

feelings, venting his bad temper on his son instead. Now, confronted with

They watched her calm, composed expression with taut nerves. Delilah spoke carefully, "Miss Khloe, Master Henry has arranged for caregivers and doctors, and prepared a new residence for

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