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?”

want to

Khloe’s eyes snapped open.

you. Wherever you are, I’ll

gaze to her, his eyes dark

it feels 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 treatment time to handle something,

“Nick, don’t misunderstand…”

explain. Nick was perceptive-she knew even the smallest

can’t hide what’s

lifted her chin, leaning closer, a faint curve at the corner of

“Ethan has just taken over. There must be people below him who aren’t convinced. And with Olympus constantly

know about

Relief washed over Khloe.

Nick nodded.

studied his

faint bloodshot veins visible in his eyes, yet his gaze remained clear. That fragile strength he forced himself to maintain-it

you said you wouldn’t

pressed her lips

this-if I’m not supposed to interfere, then

hands and folding

will interfere. I’ve already handed everything over to Ethan. You shouldn’t worry about the Hunt Group anymore either. As for competitors, let them do

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