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.

changed out of his hospital gown into a crisp white shirt, the collar slightly open, with a large black suit jacket draped over his shoulders.

did you go? Why didn’t you rest…”

he replied. “I just went to handle the discharge paperwork. Mom and the others

still taped to his arm, and a fresh bruise

discharged now… this isn’t

don’t want you suffering alongside me. I’ve

her mid-sentence. She fretted, but he remained calm, handling the moment as if it were no concern of his

“Then I’ll

he said suddenly, his voice

“The aurora?” 1

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

spoke slowly, deliberately, and as he finished, he placed the steaming bowl in front of her. The aroma of fresh

glisten with tears. “Okay, I’ll go with you. When you’re well, we’ll go anywhere you want. Not just those places-anywhere you dream of, I’ll go with

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