Chapter 876

“Hmph.”

Nick waited a long moment before Khloe finally spoke.

She tugged at the blanket, trying to put some distance between them, but Nick’s reflexes were too fast. In an instant, he pulled her back into his arms, cradling her close.

He leaned over her, his gaze warm yet teasing as it hovered above her head. “What did I do? I must be really dense. Tell me, and I’ll fix it right away.”

“I’m jealous.”

Khloe’s hands pushed lightly against his chest, but without much force.

The faint motion sent a jolt through him, his heart racing, his body suddenly ablaze. “Jealous? You’re jealous because of me?” 1

“Mm.”

Nick froze for a moment, then immediately realized what had gone wrong. The tension in his expression melted, and the corner of his mouth curved into an almost imperceptible smile.

“Sorry… I was wrong.”

a quick apology. So, tell me, what exactly did

voice carried a hint of displeasure, but her body leaned even

“I was wrong in…”

“…showing understanding toward another

didn’t reply, but her fingers curled lightly into the front of his pajama top, a subtle squeeze betraying

softly and went on. “I’ve recognized my mistake… I’ve been completely

and let out a

your mistake isn’t

and drew her face into his line of sight, locking her eyes with his. Acknowledging it is not enough.

And how exactly will you do

my attention, all my thoughts, belong only to her. What others are like-proud or gentle, round or sharp-what

small, round belly, where their

and tender, “is the entire world I must spend

at once candid and deeply heartfelt, completely dissolving the tiny seed of

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