Billionaire's Match

Chapter 990

Loretta and Leon still had red, swollen eyes. They forced themselves to smile, trying to keep the mood light, and Nick didn’t want to spoil it.

But he was no stranger to physical weakness and helplessness-he had long accepted the possibility of the worst outcome. Their forced cheerfulness only added weight to the pressure on him.

George looked at him, wanting to say something, yet finding the words impossible to voice. His Adam’s apple bobbed a few times before he finally spoke softly, “Don’t overthink it. You’re fine-just rest and

recover.”

Though his tone was calm, his eyes betrayed him, glistening with unshed tears.

Nick nodded slightly, his gaze drifting past them as if searching for someone in the crowd.

Arista understood and whispered, “Khloe is outside… she’s not in a good state.”

Nick’s eyes darkened for a moment.

“Let her in. I want to speak with her,” he said hoarsely.

Arista nodded and gently pulled George aside. Grandma and Leon also stood, understanding the subtle cue, and left the room first.

were still slightly swollen, but her expression had regained a calm composure. She walked to the bedside, sat on a chair,

are

his hand close to

doesn’t hurt. Don’t worry,” Nick replied, his deep eyes fixed on her

like this, always so tender, made Khloe’s eyes sting again, but she held

said firmly. “You’re

to emerge-but it tugged at the tubes attached to him,

warned quickly, pressing her hand

though asking a simple, everyday question. “Do I

She immediately lowered her gaze, trying to hide them, but he was faster-lifting a hand to

baby for life… looks like I’ll

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me you won’t

“Shut up.”

tightly,

yet. Why are you speaking like this? If