Nick's words reached Khloe's ears, and she murmured a reply.Nick thought of how she had been pressed close against his chest just moments ago. His voice dropped, low and controlled, "You're not asleep?""I… I was so tired earlier I could barely keep my eyes open… but I knew, Mr. Hunt, that you were here."Khloe tilted her head back, eyes still heavy and barely open, a faint smile tugging at her lips. "I don't know how you got here, but with you… I don't think anyone could dare hurt me now… I just want to rest a bit…"The alcohol muddled her thoughts. She spoke without coherence, saying whatever came to mind, but the meaning was clear.Something stirred in Nick. She trusted him—truly trusted him. And the word "hurt" lingered in his mind, filling him with a flicker of guilt. "Sorry, I'm late.""Not late… just in time." Khloe pressed her dry lips together, voice thick with haze. "I finished everything… now I can rest.""Rest here, with me?""Mhm."He asked casually, and she murm
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