Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 219

Chapter 219:

Khloe stepped into the quiet hospital room alone. Inside, Laura lay motionless with her eyes closed, her face pale and gaunt.

Khloe approached her, taking her fragile wrist with care. Laura’s eyes fluttered open, her voice a soft whisper. “Khloe, is that you?”

“I’m here, Mom,” Khloe said gently. “I have some news to share. I’m engaged to Henrik Watson.”

“Engaged?” Laura repeated, her eyes widening with surprise. She shifted her gaze past Khloe to the tall figure standing in the doorway. “Is that him?”

Following her mother’s gaze, Khloe glanced back. Henrik met their eyes with a polite nod.

“Yes, it’s him.”

hand. “As long as you’re happy, that’s all that

her that Henrik was no ordinary man. Yet, despite his imposing presence, he stood respectfully at the door,

though she knew their relationship wasn’t

features. “That’s good to hear. I’ve been so worried about

struck a nerve, and Khloe’s expression changed

Khloe urged, “Don’t say things like that, Mom. You’re going to get better. You have to. You’ll see me get married, and we’ll have so

the worry etched on Khloe’s face, Laura felt a bittersweet mix of comfort and sorrow. “Khloe, you’re incredibly gifted in the medical field. You must understand that my illness is

for answers. “Mom, what caused this? All I can determine

the best

blood. The results revealed an unknown substance attacking

reeling. “It’s

caught as her eyes widened. “Mom, how could you do this to yourself?” she asked, her voice unsteady, trembling

To imagine her being forced into such

on Khloe, her eyes shadowed by a tangle of emotions. “Khloe, there are decisions we

Laura’s hand with firm resolve. “Mom, please. Whatever it is, tell me. We’ll