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.

deeper flickering in his eyes. “I want

Henrik, his eyes as clear and unblemished as

she was a child, Khloe had learned to shoulder her burdens alone,

of owing

of disappointment crossed Henrik’s eyes. He quickly masked

vulnerability shadowing his sharp features. He reached out and rested his hand against Khloe’s forehead. “Khloe,

an

favorite tales live

go unpunished,” he added, each word a solemn

with fierce determination,

of unease crept into Khloe’s expression, her lips parting as she

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

a sigh of helplessness, Khloe turned and made

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, but this one didn’t feel