Chapter 991

Nick’s breathing was warm and even, and Khloe’s fingers gently combed through his hair again and again, as if soothing a tired

child.

Time passed unknowingly, until the sky outside had darkened completely. Only then was the door to the hospital room nudged open slightly.

Arista had been worried since Khloe hadn’t emerged for so long, but when she peeked in, she saw Khloe sitting still on the bed, holding Nick. After a moment, she quietly closed the door and slipped away. 1

The next day at noon, Khloe awoke to find herself on the small companion bed beside his, tucked under a blanket.

Noticing that Nick’s bed was empty, her heart jumped, and she quickly climbed out. Just then, the door opened-Nick walked in, accompanied by his personal assistant carrying two trays of steaming breakfast.

“You’re awake already? Didn’t sleep well last night, did you?” Nick approached quickly.

hospital gown into a crisp white shirt, the collar slightly open, with a large black suit jacket draped

did you go? Why didn’t you rest…” Khloe’s worry

to handle the discharge paperwork. Mom and the others

Nick moved closer and took her hand. The IV was still taped to his arm, and a

discharged now…

restful, and I don’t want you suffering alongside me. I’ve spoken with the doctors-getting injections at home

fretted, but he remained calm, handling the moment as if it were no concern of his own. He opened one of the

murmured, “Then I’ll check

want to see the aurora,” he said suddenly, his voice firm, cutting her

“The aurora?” 1

aurora with you. I want to see the grandest starry skies, the snow-capped mountains, deserts, rainforests … I want to see with you every place

in front of

tears. “Okay, I’ll go with you. When you’re well, we’ll

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