Billionaire's Match (by Tangy Candy) novel Chapter 449

Every small movement by Dr. Yale made Nick tense. His body betrayed the fear he refused to show.

"Relax. Dr. Yale is just here to chat with you, help you untangle some thoughts. It's not a formal medical examination," Loretta said, sensing the tension and trying to ease the atmosphere.

Khloe saw Nick's expression darken incrementally and gently rested her hand on his thigh.

"I'll step out with Grandma for a bit," she whispered. "You can talk with the doctor. I'll be back shortly."

She wanted to stay close, but she worried that her presence might make him even more uncomfortable.

Just as she started to rise, Nick's hand gripped hers. He nodded once, his face unreadable, yet he made no move to let go. Despite facing the thing he most dreaded, his first instinct was still to want Khloe by his side.

Khloe paused, startled, and Nick slowly released her hand.

"It's fine. Mrs. Hunt, you can stay," Dr. Yale said, his voice calm and gentle. "We're just having a conversation. You're married, so there's no reason to avoid each other."

He looked at Khloe with a reassuring gaze that immediately eased her tension.

Glancing at Loretta, Khloe saw her smile and suggested that she step out to buy some snacks nearby—it was almost noon, and they could all have a light bite together shortly. Dr. Yale's assistant rose and accompanied Loretta out.

Left in the room were just the three of them. Dr. Yale pulled a notepad and pen from his pocket, smiling warmly.

"Mr. and Mrs. Hunt, I hear you're just back from your honeymoon. Congratulations!"

In an instant, Khloe's face flushed red. She lightly pushed him away. They were sitting in front of a psychologist... decorum mattered.

Dr. Yale chuckled. "Mr. Hunt, your honeymoon isn't over yet, am I right? Any plans? A single guy like me loves to hear these things."

It was Khloe's first time in therapy. She had come in tense, sitting stiffly like Nick, ready to endure the session. But within minutes, the doctor had created the feeling of a casual conversation. Even Nick seemed to relax.

He answered willingly, without deflecting. When speaking about Khloe, he spoke more freely, his voice soft and tender.

Guided by Dr. Yale, the couple discussed dates and little post-marriage routines. Nick became increasingly affectionate when mentioning Khloe, at times causing her to blush and squirm, trying to interrupt him.

Then, Dr. Yale asked, "Mr. Hunt, can you tell me—what do you love most about your wife?"