Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 275

Chapter 275:

After finishing the last stitches, Khloe leaned exhausted against the counter, her eyes fixed on Celeste’s stabilizing condition. A massive weight seemed to lift off her shoulders. Fortunately, Celeste had pulled through.

Three hours had passed. Khloe peeled off her surgical gown and stepped out of the operating room.

Charlotte spotted Khloe emerging, her face a complex swirl of emotions before eventually settling on guilt. “Khloe, I’m glad you didn’t give up. If you had listened to me, Celeste wouldn’t have made it.”

Khloe met Charlotte’s gaze and offered a faint, understanding smile. “I know you were just being careful, Charlotte. But in that moment, giving up wasn’t an option. I couldn’t live with that regret.”

Charlotte nodded, admiration shining in her eyes.

“You’re incredible, Khloe. Your decisiveness and courage—honestly, they put me to shame.”

“Alright, no need for flattery. Celeste still needs care, and her condition is far from certain. I’ll leave that

sharp glint appeared in her eyes. “I’ve got

Khloe’s gaze. This side of Khloe was utterly

a few instructions, Khloe left the lab with Henrik and headed back to the

seated her on his lap. He raised his hand and began

and reassuring, and she found herself surrendering to it.

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as soothing as the sound of

and warmth. There were still plenty of tasks ahead, but for the moment, she simply wanted to stay in Henrik’s arms a

on Khloe’s temples, his gaze full of tenderness and deep affection.

of this grudge

by his offer. She furrowed her brow. “I can

out, though?” Henrik’s gaze darkened for a brief moment, an unreadable emotion flashing across his eyes. His voice softened further, almost coaxing. “You’re furious, aren’t you? That’s exactly why you should let me take

Henrik’s unexpected approach, yet a

brink by Deep Blue’s trap, Khloe felt an