Seeing Nick lower himself to patiently explain to the female doctor, even the chief physician couldn't help but be moved.Outwardly, Nick's reputation was formidable. He acted decisively, kept to himself, avoided socializing, and was indifferent to women. To outsiders, he seemed flawless, a man without weakness. In rumors, he was often demonized—cold-blooded, ruthless, driven only by profit, harsh and demanding. He was a terrifying presence.But now, both doctors saw that beneath his icy exterior was a gentleness that no one had expected.Even Nick himself wasn't sure when it had started—when speaking from the heart, when interacting with people, had begun to come naturally. Thoughts of Khloe now crossed his mind again. It was because of her, her presence, that he had let down his guard, that he had learned to connect with others.At that moment, a sound came from outside the room.Nick's hand trembled slightly, as if sensing something. Before Khloe could even swipe her card,
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