Chapter 1009

But for now, Lucas still hoped Nick would focus on his recovery. The company’s affairs were, in the end, just business competition. Ups and downs were inevitable-nothing prospered forever.

Nick shifted slightly inward on the bed and patted the space beside him.

“Come here.”

Khloe lay down, and he quickly pulled her into his arms.

His hand rested at her waist, his palm naturally settling against her slightly rounded belly.

They lay there quietly for a while.

“How have things been with the Morrison Group lately?” Nick finally asked in a low voice near her ear.

“Not bad.”

Khloe closed her eyes, leaning against his chest. His heartbeat was steady, neither fast nor slow.

“Khloe,” he called suddenly.

“Mm?”

you… want to

Khloe’s eyes snapped open.

to stay with you. Wherever you are, I’ll be there. Didn’t we agree on

gaze to her,

like your mind isn’t with me. Ever since we came back, you’ve seemed distracted. Last night when I woke up, I saw you step outside to take a call. And just now, you skipped my

“Nick, don’t misunderstand…”

was perceptive-she knew even the smallest thoughts couldn’t be

hide what’s on your

closer, a faint curve at the corner

There must

already know about

Relief washed over Khloe.

Nick nodded.

his

still poor, with faint bloodshot veins visible in his eyes, yet his gaze remained clear. That fragile strength

said you wouldn’t involve yourself in work

her

I’m

taking her hands and folding them together against his chest, pressing them

over to Ethan. You shouldn’t worry about the Hunt Group

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