Chapter 878

At that moment, Khloe was heading downstairs. The housekeeper was already busy in the dining area. She planned to spend a little time in the gym, doing some gentle exercise, and then have breakfast with Nick. The doctor had reminded her that a pregnant woman should maintain some daily activity, gradually forming a healthy routine.

“Just a small token of my sincerity… though I feel it’s still not enough,” Barney said when he noticed her tone soften slightly.” I’ll be leaving Goldmont City tomorrow. Would it be convenient to meet today?”

“Barney, why don’t you just be straightforward? What exactly do you want from me?” Khloe asked without hesitation.

Her blunt question silenced him.

“Rest assured, I have no ill intentions. I just… simply want to see you, talk with you.”

“I’m a married woman.” Khloe’s tone carried a hint of amusement.

Earlier, she had brushed off Nick’s jealousy as him overreacting. Now, talking to Barney, she couldn’t help but wonder if he actually had designs on her.

mean nothing else… it’s just… a

smiling. “You’re older than me, yes–but we aren’t even friends. How could we possibly have a

that’s not the same as a biological brother… Khloe,

called out to her from upstairs. She hadn’t even heard

woken up and noticed the space beside him was empty, so he came searching for her. Wrapping his arms around her from behind, he pressed a quick, affectionate kiss to

“Up this early?”

pointed to her phone, signaling him to keep

leaned closer and placed the phone back by her

from Khloe, assumed she was upset. Panic crept into

you still

his voice came clearly through the

expression darkened slightly, but he kept his arms

on Nick, responded

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