LittleNovelChapter 635: Caught off guard, Khloe froze, her mind momentarily blank.
Before she could formulate a response, his voice dropped lower, each word deliberate and charged with meaning. "Khloe, I am the man who stands by your side." Her lips parted in shock, but no sound escaped. The weight of his declaration left her reeling. Just as she regained enough composure to question his intentions, Henrik delivered another blow. "Khloe, I love you." Her world seemed to tilt. The composed mask she wore shattered as her stunned expression betrayed her inner turmoil.
Avoiding his intense gaze, Khloe shifted uncomfortably, desperate to escape the moment. "Ah, I just remembered—I have something really urgent to take care of.” Henrik's grip tightened around her, preventing any chance of escape. With a firm hand, he pinched her cheeks, forcing her to meet his unwavering gaze. His voice was heavy with sincerity as he declared, "Khloe, I love you." Struggling, Khloe realized she couldn't pull away. His words rang in her ears, clear as day, and the depth of affection in his eyes was unmistakable.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHis breath, warm and gentle, brushed against her skin, sparking something deep within her. It wasn't just a physical sensation; it set her heart racing, making her pulse quicken with an unfamiliar excitement.
If she tried to ignore him, she knew it would only fuel his determination. He would repeat himself over and over, growing bolder with each confession until she had no choice but to listen. There was no avoiding this any longer.
A heavy sigh escaped her, though it was inwardly directed. With a hesitant glance upward, she said, "Henrik, I just need more tto think." The truth was, she knew exactly what he was confessing. And as much as she could feel her own emotions shifting, as the days spent with him had altered her perspective, the timing wasn't right.
Part of her wanted to embrace the change, to let go of the carefully constructed barrier between them. But there was something far more pressing at the forefront of her mind.
gvlnovlsis your escape Right now, solving the genetic illness that plagued both her mother and Henrik consumed her every thought. Above all, she yearned for her mother to witness her happiness.
Henrik's initial reaction was one of disappointment, yet something in Khloe's demeanor caught his attention. There was more to her words than he had first realized.
A crucial detail had escaped him.
She hadn't turned him away; instead, she'd asked for tto consider her decision.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmA surge of hope raced through Henrik's chest as his mind grasped the possibility. “Alright. I'll give you the tyou need to think." Two weeks passed, and Khloe arrived at the Watson family estate. Clinton's face brightened immediately, and he hurried toward her. "Khloe, I knew you'd come." Khloe's expression tightened into a frown.
As he extended a welcoming hand, she sidestepped it. Her eyes sharpened as she said it's the day the heir assessment results are announced. Of course, I'm here. But I've heard your scores weren't great. How is it that you're still so cheerful?”
A brief moment of tension flickered across Clinton's face, but it quickly melted into a warm smile, "Khloe, are you concerned about me? Don't be. I'll win this. I'll prove I'm worthy of standing by your side, that I'm the support you need." Khloe realized Clinton had deeper feelings for her than before, and her brows knitted even tighter.
She had made it clear to Clinton before—there was no future for them together. Yet, his persistence only grew, fueled by a confidence that now bordered on inexplicable. mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLliIofifl0&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1
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