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.

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

as it seemed to melt the frown from Khloe’s face. With great care, he lifted

own pain giving way to concern. The small cuts on Khloe’s

unscrewed the lid of the ointment

deliberate. If any of his employees saw their usually cold and imposing boss acting with such tenderness and care, they’d

his actions, her body instinctively moving closer

her words, but all he could make out were a few vague sounds. A rueful smile

is your story

applied, Henrik carefully set her hand back where it had been, then covered her with a light blanket. With a

had taken care of them and

Fiona,” Khloe said, her

taken aback, before nodding in response. “You’re welcome,

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

after her release, she had found unexpected kindness in