Billionaire's Match (by Tangy Candy) novel Chapter 326

Chapter 326

Nick went to the hotel to find Khloe the moment he woke up.

Loretta and Arista had only learned the news that morning, but they hadn’t been able to reach Khloe’s phone. Seeing that she had slept deeply through the night, and that Nick hadn’t requested the doctors come to her room that morning, they had gone next door to change his dressing first.

“It’s just a mild cold… I’m perfectly fine,” Khloe said, trying to reassure him. Yet the moment the words left her lips, her voice carried a hint of tearful, helpless sweetness, almost like a child pouting.

The villagers standing nearby couldn’t help but feel their own chests tighten. Observing the couple, their emotions softened. This was no mere superficial, distant marital relationship, as Michelle had implied-this was genuine affection.

Michelle herself had initially felt excitement and relief upon seeing Nick, but the scene before her now left her speechless. The overwhelming joy, intimacy, and warmth between the two extinguished any hope she had clung

Though the hotel was not far from the hospital, he had left so soon after waking. Could his body truly endure such exertion? Yet, he had rushed to see Khloe first, seemingly unable to wait a moment longer.

The surroundings were quiet; no one dared disturb them. Only the little girl whispered, “Mom, Nick woke up! Shouldn’t we be happy? Why is the lady crying so badly?” 1

Her mother signaled for her to remain quiet, but answered softly, “It’s because she’s too happy. She doesn’t know how else to express it.”

Nick, hearing the innocent question, gently loosened his hold on Khloe, lowering his head to look at her tear- streaked face. With a fingertip, he tenderly wiped her tears.

“Shh… don’t cry,” he murmured. “I’m fine, see?”

Even though she was filled with relief, Khloe could not stop the tears. Embarrassed, she turned slightly, nodded, and hastily wiped her own face.

“Thank you, everyone, for your concern. I’m fine now.”

Still holding Khloe’s shoulder firmly, Nick then turned to the villagers, his gaze calm yet imbued with an innate authority. 1

“It’s such a relief that you’re okay! We’ve been so worried these past days, praying day and night for you. If anything had happened to you, we would never have forgiven ourselves!”

The village chief quickly stepped forward on behalf of everyone, offering thanks.

The little girl’s parents also spoke in rapid succession. “Yes, you were injured saving our child. We are so grateful! Seeing you wake safely gives us so much peace.”

“Thank you, Nick! It’s so good that you’re awake!” the little girl exclaimed, then glanced shyly at Khloe. “Miss, you and Nick… must be happy together forever.”

She was still young, and her cheeks flushed pink as she spoke. Though a child, she had a love for books and often

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dreamt of the beautiful, grown-up feelings adults spoke of. She longed for a day when she could be with someone she cherished, just like these two.

The girl’s innocent and heartfelt blessing brought a smile to Khloe’s tear-streaked face. She looked at the girl and nodded gently. “Thank you. We will.”

The village chief then had the gifts they had brought unloaded to be presented to Nick. In this impoverished mountain village, such supplies were precious-likely the accumulation of several years’ harvest.

Nick gazed at the offerings, moved by the villagers’ heartfelt gestures. He gently patted Khloe’s hand, signaling for her to help him stand straighter. Khloe felt the weight of his still-weak body pressing nearly entirely against her, and she immediately linked her arm with his, concern flashing in her eyes.

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