Chapter 696

Ralph's throat went dry, and a sharp sting welled up in his eyes. Seeing Khloe just moments ago, trembling and helpless, had pierced him with a sudden, deep sorrow.

"Expand the search. We have to find... Nick, no matter what," he said hoarsely, issuing the command even as he knew the odds were slim. The burning wreckage crackled, sending acrid smoke and the scent of scorched metal and plastic into the air.

Nick couldn't possibly still be alive. Meanwhile, Henry rushed to the hospital after receiving the news. Khloe was still unconscious, an IV drip attached to her arm.

The doctors had already examined her. Physically, she was unharmed, but her pregnancy left her fragile. Strong emotional shock had caused temporary cerebral hypoperfusion, leading to her fainting.

Henry's shock was palpable. His eyes instinctively darted to Delilah. She had been by Khloe's side every moment these past days, responsible

I failed in my duty."

She had rushed over as soon as she heard the news, ignoring all else. Seeing Henry outside

now?" Arista's voice shook with

that our family could never intentionally harm Niel-regardless of past grudges, you shouldn't drag the next generation into this! You listened to others' schemes and allowed our loved ones to be harmed-how can you still stand here with a clear conscience?" Her words

she hadn't expected the Morrison family to treat Khloe worse than that! Henry's face darkened completely. Before coming, he had already heard Delilah's report: Khloe had sent a distress message, claiming that Clarice had sent men to kill her

brushed it off, thinking Clarice was simply interfering on his behalf, trying to separate Nick and Khloe. He never imagined

and personally called him that he realized how out of control the situation had become. By the time he sent people to confront Clarice, everyone and everything had vanished. Before

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