Billionaire's Match (by Tangy Candy) novel Chapter 1056

Nick fell silent for a moment, then pulled her closer into his arms.

"If I were Michael," he said, "even if it meant hurting each other, I'd still choose to be with the person I love."

"You're lying. That's not who you are."

Khloe looked straight at him. His words came easily, but it was obvious he hadn't truly taken them to heart.

"I am." Nick smiled faintly. "I'd cling to the person I love no matter what. Even now, like this… I still want to hold your hand and walk with you to the very end."

"Nick."

After a brief silence, Khloe suddenly called his name, her tone turning serious.

"Mm?"

"I went to see that technology today."

Nick didn't respond, so she continued, "If T7 were still here, with that technology, they could produce the medicine within a month. Maybe…"

"Khloe." Nick's breathing grew heavier as he cut her off. "Don't talk about T7 anymore. And besides, it hasn't even been tested. There's no guarantee it would work."

"No… that medicine would definitely work."

Khloe shook her head stubbornly.

Though she kept her head lowered, Nick could still see the guilt in her expression at a glance.

"Even without it, if I continue treatment and keep things stable, I can still stay with you for a long time."

Nick cupped her face in both hands, his deep gaze locking onto her evasive eyes. "Didn't we agree? As long as we're together, however long it is—it's enough."

Khloe avoided his gaze and quietly leaned into his chest.

Nick lowered his head and kissed her a few times, then held her in silence.

Late that night, Khloe lay nestled in his arms, but she couldn't fall asleep.

His condition had clearly worsened. And yet, in front of her, he always acted as though everything was fine.

Nick went downstairs. Khloe got up as well, quietly following him to the doorway.

Hearing the sound of him retching as if he might cough up his very insides, tears streamed down her face—but she forced herself to hold back and turned, returning to the bedroom.

The next morning, by the time Nick woke up, Khloe had already prepared breakfast. She seemed to be in a good mood, even humming softly as she moved about the kitchen.

Nick hadn't even changed out of his sleepwear. Now, the first thing he did after getting up was pull her into his arms, holding and kissing her.

Khloe had grown used to his clingy nature, but lately he had become even more so. He wouldn't even let her go while washing up, insisting she stay with him, coaxing her, never letting her out of his sight.

"Nick, if you keep this up, it's going to be a problem."

"What problem?"

"If I'm not around, you won't even be able to take care of yourself."