HappyNovelChapter 275
Chapter 275:
After finishing the last stitches, Khloe leaned exhausted against the counter, her eyes fixed on Celeste’s
stabilizing condition. A massive weight seemed to lift off her shoulders. Fortunately, Celeste had pulled through.
Three hours had passed. Khloe peeled off her surgical gown and stepped out of the operating room.
Charlotte spotted Khloe emerging, her face a complex swirl of emotions before eventually settling on guilt.
“Khloe, I'm glad you didn’t give up. If you had listened to me, Celeste wouldn't have made it.”
Khloe met Charlotte's gaze and offered a faint, understanding smile. “I know you were just being careful,
Charlotte. But in that moment, giving up wasn’t an option. | couldn't live with that regret.”
Charlotte nodded, admiration shining in her eyes.
“You're incredible, Khloe. Your decisiveness and courage—honestly, they putto shame.”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtKhloe chuckled. “Alright, no need for flattery. Celeste still needs care, and her condition is far from certain. I'll
leave that to you tonight.”
As she spoke, a sharp glint appeared in her eyes. “I've got sscores to settle.”
Charlotte shivered at the cold intensity in Khloe’s gaze. This side of Khloe was utterly terrifying.
After issuing a few instructions, Khloe left the lab with Henrik and headed back to the car. She pressed her
temples, feeling the weight of exhaustion.
Henrik pulled her into his arms and seated her on his lap. He raised his hand and began massaging her temples,
his fingers working tenderly.
For a moment, she was stunned, instinctively wanting to pull away, but Henrik’s embrace was warm and
reassuring, and she found herself surrendering to it. She relaxed against him, the tension and fatigue within her
slowly melting away under his tender care.
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“Rest if you're tired,” Henrik’s voice was soft and deep, as soothing as the sound of a cello in her ear.
Khloe closed her eyes, savoring the rare moment of peace and warmth. There were still plenty of tasks ahead,
but for the moment, she simply wanted to stay in Henrik’s arms a little longer.
Henrik’s fingers continued to move on Khloe’s temples, his gaze full of tenderness and deep affection. He then
spoke in a quiet voice.
“Lettake care of this grudge for you, okay?”
Khloe looked up, surprised by his offer. She furrowed her brow. “I can handle it on my own.”
“Aren’t you worn out, though?” Henrik’s gaze darkened for a brief moment, an unreadable emotion flashing
across his eyes. His voice softened further, almost coaxing. “You're furious, aren't you? That's exactly why you
should lettake care of it. | know a thing or two about making people pay.”
Khloe was taken aback by Henrik’s unexpected approach, yet a part of her found herself swayed.
When she discovered that Celeste had been pushed to the brink by Deep Blue's trap, Khloe felt an overwhelming
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmurge to make them pay.
She knew how to make Deep Blue suffer, but when it cto acting quickly and decisively, she couldn't match
Henrik’s efficiency. She also wanted to offer Celeste comfort as soon as she regained consciousness. As she
looked into Henrik’s reassuring eyes, Khloe nodded. “Alright.”
Henrik’s smile spread across his face at her agreement. His stunningly handsface, bathed in half-light, had
an almost mesmerizing allure.
“I swear I'll make sure you're satisfied,” he whispered.
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