Dr. Yale knew Khloe hadn't quite understood what he meant. Smiling softly, he looked at her. "Not necessarily.""Then…?""But I remember you saying just now that when Nick lost consciousness, he didn't hurt you."Khloe froze.It was as if something clicked.Dr. Yale turned his gaze to Nick. "Nick, not everything that happened was your fault. You see—you protected your stepmother. You also protected the woman you love. People can do irrational things in order to protect someone, and for the same reason, they can also stop themselves from causing harm."And from now on, with someone beside you who wants to protect you just as much, you'll only get better."When Dr. Yale finished speaking, silence settled over the room.This time, though, the silence carried warmth.A quiet tenderness welled up in Khloe's chest. She looked at Nick, her eyes filled with a smile, and gently cupped his face. "Did you hear that, Nick? In the future, when you protect me—even if you lose consciousness,
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