Chapter 844

Soon, a thin layer of sweat formed in the palm of Nick's hand.

Khloe opened her eyes and saw the tight furrow in his brow, the flush of blood drained from his face.

"Not feeling well?" she asked gently "Mm...I'm tired." He rested his head on her shoulder, and the fatigue in his voice was undeniable.

Khloe asked with tender concern, and Nick didn't hide his exhaustion.

Today had been far too demanding for him-after barely sleeping last night, he had gone straight to the bidding event.

By day's end, his body simply could not keep up.

She wanted to tell Lenny to turn toward the hospital, but before the words left her mouth, Nick gripped her hand.

Closing his eyes, he whispered into her ear, "Khloe...I want to go home."

"All right.Then let's go home first." Khloe caressed his face, speaking with indulgent affection.

She knew he was being playful, letting down his guard.

carried so many burdens that he never allowed himself

with her, he no longer

in their private home, the first thing Nick did

few days had felt like half

been like a

moment-time

completely, leaving no space for anything

for her part, immediately set

they were with Lucas-he

scar tugged at her

difficulty bathing or changing dressings, she

she would tend to him

Nick could

last remnants of his shirt and

hands did not pause-while he kissed

living room and the bedroom were littered with scattered

rest, but back home, Nick seemed suddenly invigorated, as if the house itself recharged him, Every touch between them

lingered at the edge of the bed for

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