Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 220

Chapter 220:

The need to build a biological laboratory pressed on her mind like never before. Until now, she hadn’t connected Laura’s illness to genetic collapse, but now she was determined to master human genetics and find a cure.

Swallowing her emotions, Khloe shifted the conversation to lighter topics, keeping Laura company until exhaustion claimed her, and she drifted into sleep.

Every passing day, Laura’s life seemed to slip further from her grasp.

Khloe left the hospital, her face etched with quiet but unmistakable anguish.

Back at Henrik’s mansion, Khloe was halfway to the stairs when Henrik caught her hand, stopping her in her tracks.

Startled, she looked up into Henrik’s eyes. His voice was steady, laced with concern. “Khloe, what’s on your mind? If something’s troubling you, tell me. Let me help.”

a moment, Khloe hesitated, caught off guard. Then she forced a smile. “It’s nothing, Henrik. Just give me a little time. I can

shadows of frustration and something deeper flickering in his eyes. “I want to

at Henrik, his eyes as clear and unblemished as the night sky, leaving her utterly at a loss for

a child, Khloe had learned to shoulder her burdens

of

flicker of disappointment crossed Henrik’s eyes. He quickly masked it, his expression softening despite the tension in the

his sharp features. He reached out and rested his hand against Khloe’s forehead. “Khloe, I know you’re strong. But even the strongest have moments when they

soothing warmth. His deep, calming voice had an almost magnetic pull, like an unseen force drawing her

tales live at

won’t let anyone who harms you go unpunished,”

fierce determination, leaving no room for

expression, her

Go upstairs and rest,” Henrik cut in smoothly, leaving no room

Khloe turned and made

in a cozy blanket that made her feel safe. Her mind kept drifting back to Henrik’s captivating gaze from earlier. It was as if she were about to walk into a trap,