Billionaire's Match (Khloe and Nick Hunt) novel 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?"

"Do you… want to go back home?"

Khloe's eyes snapped open.

"Of course not. I want to stay with you. Wherever you are, I'll be there. Didn't we agree on that?"

Nick lowered his gaze to her, his eyes dark and unfathomable.

"But 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, didn't you?"

"Nick, don't misunderstand…"

Startled, Khloe's eyes flickered as she rushed to explain. Nick was perceptive—she knew even the smallest thoughts couldn't be hidden from him. But right now, she was too anxious to think clearly.

"Khloe, you can't hide what's on your mind."

Gently, he lifted her chin, leaning closer, a faint curve at the corner of his lips.

Khloe fell silent, not yet knowing how to respond, when he continued, "Ethan has just taken over. There must be people below him who aren't convinced. And with Olympus constantly making moves, it's only natural you'd worry…"

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