Billionaire's Match (by Tangy Candy) novel Chapter 1146

Nick's voice remained calm and even, as though he were stating something utterly ordinary. The way he looked at Lenny carried the same gentle concern an older brother would show a younger one.

Lenny's eyes reddened instantly. For a long moment, he couldn't find the words to speak.

Although Nick had always treated him well, Lenny knew better than anyone that Nick kept strict boundaries in all matters. Work was work—he never mixed business with emotion.

Even though Lenny had long since made Nick the center of his entire life, Nick had rarely shown him such open care.

He had never imagined that, in Nick's heart, he held this much trust… this much importance.

After a long silence, Lenny suddenly lifted an elbow to cover his face, his voice muffled. "Sir… how could I possibly deserve this…"

"Do you not want to be part of my family?" Nick asked with a soft chuckle.

"I do! Becoming your family is something I could only dream of!"

Lenny shook his head frantically, sobbing so hard he could barely get the words out.

"Good."

Nick reached out and gently patted the back of his shoulder once more.

"But, Sir… the way you're saying this makes it sound like you're about to leave. I don't want you to leave… Your illness will definitely be cured…"

Lenny wiped hard at his face, his trembling voice nearly breaking apart. "Someone like you is meant to live a long, long life!"

The smile in Nick's eyes deepened slightly, though his expression remained faintly distant. "Alright, enough. Go on now. Someone destined to live to a hundred needs his rest."

"Sir…"

"You're a man. Don't cry."

Nick lifted a hand, signaling that Lenny could leave.

Emotion surged violently inside Lenny, but Nick truly did look exhausted. Not wanting to disturb Nick's rest any longer, Lenny finally turned and left.

Once the room was empty again, Nick slowly sat back down on the sofa alone. His slender fingers curled slightly as they brushed over the ring on his ring finger.

After Khloe left, he had put the wedding band back on.

VERIFYCAPTCHA_LABELVerify