LOGIN"The results are positive."Before the attending doctor could speak, another physician interjected. His words cut through the tense silence like sunlight breaking through clouds, letting the heavy hearts of Khloe and Nick finally settle."The tumor cells show a marked decrease in activity, and the inflammatory response in surrounding tissues has eased. Nick's body tolerated the medication better than we expected, with no signs of rejection or deterioration.""So that means…" Khloe glanced at the attending doctor.The doctor hesitated, his expression cautious, but with the other doctor's words, he had little choice but to continue."In other words, we can now proceed with full-scale treatment. Nick has a very good chance of being cured."Khloe's lips curved into a radiant smile as she turned to Nick.His face remained calm, but the serene depths of his eyes betrayed a subtle, uncontainable ripple of emotion. The tight grip he held on Khloe's hand relaxed slightly, a small smile t
Khloe reached out, fingers lightly tracing through Nick's hair."Nick," she paused awhile before speaking again, her voice soft, "the three of us—our little family—we will always be together."Nick echoed her words gently, "Yes. The three of us will always be together."…Three days—neither long nor short, yet to Khloe, it stretched on like a century.Every day, Nick followed his hospital routine meticulously: injections on schedule, medications administered on time, check-ups attended punctually, forcing himself to eat enough, forcing himself to rest. Every detail executed to perfection.What looked simple was anything but. It was grueling.Yet, whenever Khloe asked how he felt, he would just smile faintly. "I'm fine. Don't worry."She knew better. The side effects were already setting in.His appetite waned. Even the blandest porridge was often left half-finished.Night brought restless sleep. He would sometimes wake abruptly, linger in the bathroom for long stretches, then
Back home, the housekeeper had already finished simmering the nourishing soup.These past few days, Nick had been on medication, and to avoid any adverse reactions, every meal had been carefully prepared according to the doctor's instructions.After a quick word with the housekeeper, Khloe led him upstairs to their room. She helped him out of his clothes and into pajamas before carefully lifting his arm to inspect it."Did the injection hurt?" she asked.Nick let her examine his arm, turning it gently in her hands, a faint curve tugging at his lips."No."Khloe didn't reply, though it was clear she didn't fully believe him. The doctor had warned that the medicine was strong enough to warrant painkillers, which had been prepared but ultimately avoided to preserve the drug's effectiveness.Her gaze lingered on the tiny puncture on the back of his hand. The surrounding skin had darkened into a large, swollen bruise, marring the beauty of his hand.She brushed her fingers over it l
At that moment, Nick had already swung his legs over the side of the bed and walked over to Khloe. Draped in his coat, he still looked a little pale from the infusion, but the moment his eyes met hers, there was a light there despite his exhaustion.Seeing Khloe's hesitant expression, he gently took her hand, his voice softening even further. "Let's go."She glanced at him, touched his slightly cool cheek, and helped him straighten his coat before handing the signed report back to the doctor."Thank you all. I really appreciate your hard work."Though a simple courtesy, Khloe spoke with utmost sincerity, even giving a small bow. The team responded warmly, reassuring her not to be so formal.Nick drew her into his embrace, his gaze steady and his breath faintly brushing her brow. "I really feel okay. Don't worry.""Mm," she replied, nodding. Words failed her, so she simply pressed a gentle kiss to his lips.At the hospital entrance, the car was already waiting. The assistant open
Luckily, Noah had arrived just in time."Were you just merely playing the hero saving the damsel, or was it simply irresistible feelings?" Khloe couldn't help teasing. She had been at odds with Ethan for so long that she knew him well enough. After all, the more lies one tells, the harder it is to speak the truth—especially when no one believes it anyway."Khloe, can you stop kicking me when I'm down?" Ethan muttered."Thank you," Khloe said softly. Two simple words, yet they sent a warm surge through his chest, leaving his eyes oddly stinging.Ethan swallowed hard, unable to speak. He lingered in silence for a moment before giving a perfunctory reply and hanging up. Khloe, feeling a touch wistful, put her phone away and pushed open the hospital room door.Inside, Nick had just finished his IV infusion, surrounded by the attending medical team and two nurses. His treatment plan had already been determined.The hospital had access to a new experimental cancer drug that hadn't ye
Noah's voice dropped even lower, each word drawing him closer, his whole body leaning in. Before Charlotte could respond, he gently bit her lips.At the same moment, a sharp groan echoed through the spacious master bedroom of the villa.Ethan struggled in front of the full-length mirror, carefully changing the dressing on his waist and abdomen. The wounds weren't deep, but the swelling was severe. Each dressing change required thorough cleaning, and the pain made him want to scream—or die. 'Never again in this life will I ever want to see a knife!' he thought, grimacing.By the time the dressing was done, his face was as pale as paper, and sweat had soaked the hair at his temples. He couldn't shower because of the wounds, so he reluctantly wiped himself down with a towel, enduring every uncomfortable second.His phone rang. Ethan glanced at the caller ID and quickly answered.Immediately, Khloe's voice flowed into his ears. "How are you? I heard from Charlotte that she's with No
Nick's voice softened. "When you remind him, he wouldn't dare ignore it." He paused awhile, then added, "Right now, your words carry more weight than mine."There was a hint of teasing in his tone, laced with unmistakable indulgence.Khloe pressed her lips together in a smile, withdrew her hand, a
Michael had often asked Winnie if she needed help, but she never would say a word.Winnie was stubborn to the core. Even if she could seek assistance, she refused to owe anyone a favor—especially not Michael. She had always told him, in no uncertain terms, that he was the one person she could never
After stepping out of the conference hall, Clarice was immediately followed by the butler. She gave a few curt instructions regarding the Starr family. "Handle it as quickly as possible. I want a full report by tomorrow.""Yes, ma'am," the butler replied, then hesitated before adding, "By the way,
So it seemed, Michelle's public welfare work had reached the national level.Lenny had thought Michelle had finally moved past everything…But who could have guessed? The world was full of unexpected paths, and danger lurked everywhere.Nick studied Michelle for a moment, his brow furrowing so de







