Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 37

Chapter 37:

Not long after her eyes closed, a knock echoed at the door. After receiving no answer for a moment, Henrik furrowed his brow and stepped into the room, only to see her fast asleep on the sofa.

She lay curled in an uncomfortable position, her cheek resting against the cushions, her features puffed slightly, radiating a sweetness and charm seldom seen.

Anyone who looked at her would feel their heart melt, and Henrik was no exception.

Gently setting the ointment aside, he moved without a sound, crouching beside Khloe and fixing his gaze on her. His eyes were dark and unreadable, like the depths of a hidden lake, but beneath the surface lingered a quiet warmth, as if he were trying to peer into her very soul.

Henrik’s presence seemed to stir something in Khloe, her brow knitting together in discomfort and her lips pulling into a tight line, almost as though she were about to wake up.

brushing through

voice was almost enchanting, deep and tender, as it seemed to melt the frown from Khloe’s face. With great care, he lifted her wounded hand and noticed the faint redness and

his usual indifference to his own pain giving way to

a stubborn woman,” he murmured under his breath. He unscrewed the lid of the ointment and smeared it over her

and

in his actions, her body

straining to catch her words, but all he could make out were a few vague sounds. A rueful smile tugged at his lips,

your story

back where it had been, then covered her with a light blanket. With a gentle touch, he arranged her hair neatly on

She assumed Fiona had taken care of them and made a mental note to thank her

Khloe said, her

welcome, Miss Evans. Feel at home,

wave of warmth spread through Khloe’s chest. Her three years in prison had

had found unexpected kindness in