Chapter 974

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Back home, the housekeeper had already finished simmering the nourishing soup.

These past few days, Nick had been on medication, and to avoid any adverse reactions, every meal had been carefully prepared according to the doctor’s instructions.

After a quick word with the housekeeper, Khloe led him upstairs to their room. She helped him out of his clothes and into pajamas before carefully lifting his arm to inspect it.

“Did the injection hurt?” she asked.

Nick let her examine his arm, turning it gently in her hands, a faint curve tugging at his lips.

“No.”

Khloe didn’t reply, though it was clear she didn’t fully believe him. The doctor had warned that the medicine was strong enough to warrant painkillers, which had been prepared but ultimately avoided to preserve the drug’s effectiveness.

Her gaze lingered on the tiny puncture on the back of his hand. The surrounding skin had darkened into a large, swollen bruise, marring the beauty of his hand.

She brushed her fingers over it lightly and tightened her grip around his knuckles.

“Don’t worry. I really don’t feel pain,” he said.

drew her into his arms and, with utmost care, lifted her face to press a few gentle kisses to her, smoothing her furrowed

glistened with unshed tears, her heart aching with love and

a few simple, light dishes and a pot of stew. Khloe ladled

“Start with the soup.”

took

is it?” she

“Pretty good,” he replied,

she knew that the food tasted like nothing to him. One of the side effects of the medication was a

sense of taste.

she continued to serve

the sofa to rest. Khloe

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guide while chatting softly.

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