Chapter 1010

Nick smiled faintly, still holding Khloe’s hand.

“Khloe, once these next couple of days of treatment are over, let’s go back home.”

Her eyes stung with tears. She understood what he meant and refused immediately. “No…”

What he truly wanted was to be selfish just once-to spend what remained of his life creating the most perfect memories he could. And yet, even that single moment of selfishness, he had given up for her.

“As long as I’m with you, whatever we do is enough.”

Khloe shook her head. “Nick, why do you always make this so hard for me…”

He didn’t answer. He only pulled her closer into his arms.

After a moment, he added, “I’ve already had someone look into Olympus. Since they’re based in Yustonia, it won’t be easy to uncover anything domestically. You don’t need to worry. Even if the sky falls, as long as I’m here, I won’t let anyone hurt you.”

Suddenly, Khloe was reminded of that time in Naraida, when Nick had risked his life to save hers.

Unless he died, he would never fail to keep his promise to her. With a husband like this, what more could she possibly ask for?

Lowering her head, Khloe buried her face deep into the crook of his neck, kissing him again and again.

If that was the case, then this time-no matter the cost-she would make sure he lived.

and switched on the lights, she immediately noticed a pair

enough, Michael was coming down the

you back? Weren’t you supposed

eyes met from a distance. Without answering, Michael walked straight over to the living room sofa. His suit jacket was casually draped over the armrest,

“Come here,” Michael said.

softly and changed her shoes before walking over. She continued asking why he had

a moment before replying calmly, “I

didn’t you tell

didn’t answer

her freeze. She quickly

there were several delayed messages-all

the Olson family, there had been no signal. He had

were filled with concern, growing

police station and been busy the

immediately. “I didn’t

continued to look at

unease. Reaching for the cup on the coffee table, she said, “You just got back, right? Are

“Winnie.”

He called her name.

Her hand froze midair.

didn’t reply to me all night. What

down and turned to

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