Chapter 767

"Madam, I also believe he'll come back. But most likely... that person isn't him."

Lenny's words cut through the tense silence. Khloe felt a pang of defeat. She sat still for a long moment before finally nodding, then waved him off. Evening.

On the outskirts of Goldmont City, in a scenic villa, a man in loose hospital clothing was pushing his body through grueling exercises under a doctor's guidance. Lucas watched quietly from the side, waiting until it was time to break. Nick was soaked in sweat, his complexion pale from the relentless practice.

To return to Khloe's side, he was exhausting himself to the limit of his endurance. This past week, his days had revolved around medication and rehabilitation exercises, and the results were surprisingly better than expected. He could now walk freely, and control over his body was largely restored. Yet, compared to before the accident, many movements still demanded effort.

The doctor warned that this could be a temporary improvement from the high-dose medication. A full recovery would only be clear after he had stopped the drugs and his body stabilized.

gained some strength, Nick was determined to return to Goldmont City. Lucas escorted him personally, leaving nothing to chance. He

morning?" Lucas

He didn't answer, eyes fixed on his fingers,

veins on his forehead tense, Lucas continued, "I saw that Khloe attended the bid with Solara Energy Group this morning."

hand tightened on the towel, knuckles whitening.

her so much... why haven't

"Not the right

wouldn't have pushed his recovering body to its limits just to return home. But seeing her and facing her… those were two entirely different things. Lucas had hit the nail on the head. Nick's body was barely holding up, fragile and uncertain. Today at the

He wanted to run to her, throw himself into her arms, and tell her, "I'm back. I'm here."

of disturbing the fragile peace she had just reclaimed. Afraid that his body, so barely holding together, might fail to keep her

voice

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