Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 411

Chapter 411:

Henrik was momentarily shocked and looked down at his hand, where the wounds from his own nails were still bleeding. He frowned, but his eyes stayed locked on Khloe’s. “That’s not what I meant. Aren’t you repulsed by what I did? You’re a doctor, someone who heals and saves lives. You should despise it.”

Just then, Fiona entered, placed the disinfectant tools on the table, and hurried out, leaving Khloe and Henrik alone.

“Yes, I do dislike it,” Khloe answered quietly. Her words stirred up intense emotions in Henrik’s already dark gaze, and the hostility he had tried to suppress began to surface uncontrollably.

Khloe noticed it, but she didn’t react. Instead, she opened the medical kit, took out the iodine tincture and a swab, and began cleaning Henrik’s wounds.

Despite her frustration, Khloe’s cool fingers touched Henrik’s wounded hand with the lightest of touches. Her eyes showed neither fear nor disgust. As she cleaned the wounds, she asked, “Was that person the one behind the car accident that targeted me?”

his body stiffening, confirming

things, and you did it because you were protecting me. But I don’t want you always turning to these extreme measures. You know there

don’t you? Otherwise, you wouldn’t have gone to such

calm reaction. He hadn’t expected her to

horrific experience, violence had become his instinctual way of

just how unbreakable Khloe’s will and determination were—far stronger than

you

at him. She had seen the darkness in him—his hesitation in the room, the panic he couldn’t hide. In that moment, she understood Henrik was

world but hated himself even more. Like a lone wolf, he trusted no one, yet his loyalty to those he cared for was absolute,

completely. But to her, it felt less like a gift and more like a burden she never wanted. Life was far too precious to be controlled by anyone but

free from his

said as she tied the last knot on his bandage, her tone calm but firm. Her eyes locked onto his, unwavering. “Love should make us

me you won’t give in

path he hadn’t known he needed. He felt her fingers brush against his cheek, a touch so gentle it seemed to seep through the