Chapter 1146
Nick’s voice remained calm and even, as though he were stating something utterly ordinary. The way he looked at Lenny carried the same gentle concern an older brother would show a younger one.
Lenny’s eyes reddened instantly. For a long moment, he couldn’t find the words to speak.
Although Nick had always treated him well, Lenny knew better than anyone that Nick kept strict boundaries in all matters. Work was work-he never mixed business with emotion.
Even though Lenny had long since made Nick the center of his entire life, Nick had rarely shown him such open
care.
He had never imagined that, in Nick’s heart, he held this much trust… this much importance.
After a long silence, Lenny suddenly lifted an elbow to cover his face, his voice muffled. “Sir… how could I possibly deserve this…”
“Do you not want to be part of my family?” Nick asked with a soft chuckle.
“I do! Becoming your family is something I could only dream of!”
Lenny shook his head frantically, sobbing so hard he could barely get the words out.
“Good.”
Nick reached out and gently patted the back of his shoulder once more.
“But, Sir… the way you’re saying this makes it sound like you’re about to leave. I don’t want you to leave… Your illness will definitely be cured…”
Lenny wiped hard at his face, his trembling voice nearly breaking apart. “Someone like you is meant to live a long, long life!”
The smile in Nick’s eyes deepened slightly, though his expression remained faintly distant. “Alright, enough. Go on now. Someone destined to live to a hundred needs his rest.”
“Sir…”
“You’re a man. Don’t cry.”
Nick lifted a hand, signaling that Lenny could leave.
Emotion surged violently inside Lenny, but Nick truly did look exhausted. Not wanting to disturb Nick’s rest any longer, Lenny finally turned and left.
Once the room was empty again, Nick slowly sat back down on the sofa alone. His slender fingers curled slightly as they brushed over the ring on his ring finger.
After Khloe left, he had put the wedding band back on.
It had been a long time since he’d spent a night this lonely. During this period, only this ring had stayed with him. How could he ever bear to truly throw it away?
Still, his mind and body were utterly drained tonight. All he wanted was a good night’s sleep.
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Deep into the night, the neon lights of Goldmont City shimmered even more brilliantly against the darkness. Khloe stood before the floor-to-ceiling window, staring blankly into the distance.
“It’s late. Aren’t you going to rest?”
Barney knocked lightly on the door. Without waiting for Khloe to respond, he walked to her side.
Khloe was still physically weak. Following the doctor’s advice, she had decided to focus entirely on protecting the pregnancy from now on. Barney would handle a bit of work during the day, then personally come over each afternoon to look after her.
Though “looking after” her mostly meant silently keeping her company while she rested in her room.
It was getting late now, and Barney was preparing to leave.
“I’m going to bed soon,” Khloe replied, her eyes still fixed ahead.
The hands folded before her chest slowly pressed together, as though she were making a wish.
“Heaven never fails those with sincere hearts. He’ll be alright.”
Barney knew exactly what she was thinking.
He had already heard news from the hospital. Nick had been discharged and was no longer in immediate danger, though he hadn’t returned to Cloud Palace. Instead, he had found another place to recover on his own.
It seemed Nick had truly been hurt deeply by Khloe. He no longer wanted to remain surrounded by reminders of
her.
When Barney mentioned Nick’s situation, Khloe had acted indifferent, merely nodding without saying anything
more.
But Barney understood clearly-just hearing Nick’s name was enough to pull her soul away.
“I hope everything goes smoothly,” Khloe murmured softly.
Just one more day, and they would get the medicine.
May heaven bless him. From this moment on, may everything go without trouble. May he never again suffer from illness or pain, and may the rest of his life pass in peace and long years.
Barney placed a cup of hot milk by Khloe’s bedside before quietly leaving the room.
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