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.

exhaled quietly, his fingers tenderly brushing through Khloe’s hair. “Rest well,”

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

to concern. The small cuts on Khloe’s hand

woman,” he murmured under his breath. He unscrewed the lid of the ointment and

and imposing boss acting with such tenderness and care, they’d probably think

gentleness in his actions, her body instinctively moving closer to

were a few vague sounds. A rueful smile tugged at his lips, but he returned to his task, moving

is your

her hand back where it had been, then covered her with a light blanket. With a gentle touch,

cool sensation on her hand. The small wounds from yesterday’s practice had noticeably healed. She assumed Fiona had taken care of them and made a mental note to thank her later. As Khloe

Khloe said, her smile lighting

before nodding in response. “You’re welcome, Miss Evans. Feel at home,

Khloe’s chest. Her three years in prison had shown her both

found unexpected kindness in places she