Billionaire's Match (by Tangy Candy) novel Chapter 437

Trey scrambled to speak again, forgetting pride, every word gritted through clenched teeth, as if ripped straight from his soul.

"Khloe, I know I'm nothing right now... but I finally understand my feelings for you! Without you, I can't continue living! Please... don't treat me like this. Forgive me just this once, okay?"

It wasn't that Khloe wanted him to stop—this time, it was Nick who paused.

While everyone around was caught up in Trey's impassioned pleas, Khloe hadn't even been listening closely. Her attention had drifted, noticing Nick's gaze flick toward the side aisle.

"That's a new flavor of jelly, too."

"Ah, yeah."

Nick casually picked up the jelly and handed it to her, his eyes soft and warm as they lingered on her.

"Khloe, what should we do?"

"What?"

Her eyes sparkled; she thought he was still jealous.

"You love sweets so much. If you can't finish them, I'll eat them with you. But... if I gain weight, what if you stop liking me?"

His voice was gentle, but the concern in his words was unmistakable. He furrowed his brow, seriously pondering the question.

Khloe laughed. Before speaking, she teased him lightly, circling his waist with her hands and pressing gently. Then, in his startled gaze, she pulled him into a tight embrace.

"No way," she murmured. "With all those abs, you can eat sweets for a lifetime and still be fine."

"Stop it." Nick cleared his throat, a hint of blush coloring his ears. Just her touch sent heat surging up his body like a rising tide.

...

It wasn't until deep into the night that Trey returned home, completely broken.

The apartment was pitch dark. Though winter hadn't arrived, the air felt icy, gnawing at his teeth.

He had no strength left. Every injury he bore seemed to flare up at once, pain gnawing at his nerves inch by inch.

He sat in Khloe's bedroom. The room was immaculate, but every corner reminded him of her presence, of the way she used to move through the space.

Two months ago, they had been a loving couple. He had been waiting for her to come home.

And now... in the blink of an eye, she was someone else's wife.