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 Khloe’s hair. “Rest well,”

Khloe’s face. With great

giving way to concern. The

under his breath. He unscrewed the lid of the ointment and smeared it over her hand

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

Khloe seemed to feel the gentleness in his actions, her body instinctively moving closer to him as she murmured

straining to catch her words, but all he could make out were a few vague sounds.

is your

light blanket. With a gentle

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 with

Fiona,” Khloe said, her smile lighting up her

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

in prison had shown her both the harshness and kindness people

release, she had found unexpected kindness in