Chapter 719

Ralph frowned as he watched Khloe, a heavy weight pressing against his chest. He wanted to say something, anything, to comfort her-but his lips twitched helplessly, and no words came. Arista quickly embraced her.

"Khloe, don't let yourself despair. Even if Nick couldn't walk all the way with you, he was truly happy with you. I could see it. He protected you and the child- he wouldn't regret it." George was not one for consolation, yet for the first time, he couldn't bear to see a woman cry-except for Arista.

He stood, shot a glance at Ralph, and quietly stepped out of the room. Arista stayed with Khloe, gently comforting her, but Khloe said nothing. She lay against Arista's chest, eyes closed, letting the tears fall in silence. The grief was unbearable, yet she remained acutely aware: she had to restrain herself. After a long while, Khloe slowly rose from Arista's arms.

confirmed, he may still be alive. Can we expand the search area? Cover the

If Spence's people were involved, then even if Nick couldn't escape, Noah wouldn't have simply sat by.

"Of course."

would agree to. It might mean calling in favors, spending more resources, or

yet her symptoms were severe, likely worsened by the emotional turmoil. She vomited everything

night, Khloe again retrieved the plastic-sealed bag containing the rings,

engage her several times, but Khloe said nothing. Even when Arista called a psychologist to help her process her emotions, Khloe avoided all contact, unwilling to

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