Chapter 39


Chapter 39:

As if drawn by some invisible force, Eric leaned in, as though to kiss her. Khloe’s face darkened with fury. She gritted her teeth and lifted her hand.

With a sharp crack, she slapped Eric hard across the cheek. She put all her force into the slap, leaving a visible mark on his face.

Stunned by the blow, Eric held his face, his eyes flickering between disbelief and seething rage. “Khloe, how dare you slap me!” he bellowed.

“So what if I did? You and Sloane plotted against me, and now you want to humiliate me. Let me make this clear, Eric. I’m not the naive girl I was three years ago. For all the harm you and Sloane caused me, I’ll make sure you pay for it a thousand times over.”

Khloe’s voice was strong and steady. Every word came through clenched teeth, filled with cold determination. She stood straight and lifted her chin, showing quiet confidence.

Her face had turned cold, and her piercing eyes were as sharp as knives, challenging anyone to hold her stare.

was unwavering. The realization sent

away from his grip and walked off with steady,

strange behavior left her deeply repulsed, Khloe remained focused on her intention to visit her

when she had been here the last time. It was clear her mother had been receiving

bed. She sat down beside her, and the tenderness and heartache in her eyes were impossible to hide. Gently, she took her mother’s hand in hers and whispered, “Mom, I’m here. It’s

tears threatening to spill, while her voice carried the

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always been strong, like a phoenix rising from its ashes. But she couldn’t

felt a gentle, comforting

slightly as she lifted her gaze. Laura Cohen, her mother, slowly opened her eyes

eyes radiated warmth and understanding. Despite the frailty caused by her illness, her smile exuded a

“Khloe…”

Laura’s voice was raspy, it was rich with

uncontrollably as she collapsed into her mother’s embrace, sobbing like a wounded child

time, but Khloe finally managed to calm herself. Sniffling, she wiped her eyes with the sleeve of her shirt and attempted a weak

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