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.

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

in his 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 the small

giving way to concern. The small cuts on Khloe’s hand seemed to trouble him more than

murmured under his breath. He unscrewed the lid of the ointment and smeared

of his employees saw their usually cold and imposing boss acting with such tenderness and care, they’d probably think they’d

her sleep, Khloe seemed to feel the gentleness in his actions, her body instinctively

could make out were a few vague sounds.

your

it had been, then covered her with a light blanket.

yesterday’s practice had noticeably healed. She assumed Fiona had taken

Fiona,” Khloe said, her smile

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

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

she had found unexpected