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.”

studied Henrik for a moment, then patted Khloe’s hand. “As long as you’re happy, that’s

was no ordinary man. Yet, despite his imposing presence, he stood respectfully at

replied, though she

Laura’s pale features. “That’s good to hear. I’ve been so worried about who would look after

struck a nerve, and Khloe’s expression changed

hand tightly, 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 many more

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 not easy

pressed for answers. “Mom, what caused this? All

the best

her, Khloe had run extensive tests on her mother’s blood. The results revealed

bombshell that left Khloe reeling. “It’s genetic collapse,

how could you do this to yourself?” she asked, her voice unsteady, trembling

groundbreaking research in biology. To imagine her being forced into such a dire

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

it is, tell me.