Loretta had already arranged to meet Nick at ten that morning. He had confirmed it, and she had even sent a reminder before leaving. Yet, he hadn't replied since.
"Oh, he's up," Khloe said, nodding, and hurriedly went to welcome Loretta and her companions inside.
"Nick is washing up; he'll be out soon," she added, a little embarrassed, then glanced at the people standing beside Loretta. "Grandma, who are these?"
"I'll introduce them," Loretta said with a smile. "This is my friend, Ronald Yale, director of the International Institute for Psychological Research. He currently teaches at the Listher Medical College in Naraida and also works as a psychological consultant at several major hospitals."
"And this young lady," Loretta continued, "is his student assistant."
Khloe understood immediately. She had heard Nick mention that he was going to undergo therapy. But she noticed a subtle, reluctant expression on his face as the introduction was made. He clearly wasn't eager about it.
Even allowing someone to see his injuries could leave him shaken. For Nick, seeing a doctor was probably like reopening a wound.
Khloe didn't want to force him. If he wasn't comfortable, she could act as if none of this had ever happened. Nick was dealing with trauma, and she could quietly accompany him, protect him, and keep him from falling back into those dark emotions. Even without digging into the wounds, as long as they didn't worsen, that would be enough to begin healing.
Still, out of respect for Loretta's kindness—and since Nick had already agreed—Khloe didn't press the matter further. Thankfully, Loretta was considerate enough to invite Dr. Yale as a friend, to make the meeting easier.

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