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.

entered. Now, only the two of them remained. Her eyes were still slightly swollen, but her expression had regained a calm composure. She walked to the bedside, sat

yesterday. How are you feeling now?

his hand close

deep eyes fixed on

always so tender, made

said firmly. “You’re

curved slightly, a faint smile threatening to emerge-but it tugged at the tubes attached to

warned quickly, pressing her

simple, everyday question.

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

our baby for life… looks like I’ll have to

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“Shut up.”

hand tightly,

said anything yet. Why are you speaking like this? If you keep being so