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

and tender, as it seemed to melt the frown from Khloe’s face. With great care, he lifted her wounded hand and noticed

usual indifference to his own pain giving way to concern. The small cuts on Khloe’s hand seemed

his breath. He unscrewed the lid

any of his employees saw their usually cold and imposing boss acting with such tenderness

the gentleness in his actions, her

a few vague sounds. A rueful smile tugged

is your story

then covered her with a light blanket. With a gentle touch, he arranged her hair neatly on the sofa before slipping out of the room

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 got to her feet, Fiona appeared at the door

Fiona,” Khloe said, her

“You’re welcome, Miss Evans.

Her three years in prison had shown her both the harshness and

release, she had found unexpected