Billionaire's Match (by Tangy Candy) novel Chapter 450

"Khloe has many great qualities... I can't even count them all. And no matter which one I think about, I like it."

Nick's answer was exactly what Khloe had expected, yet she still felt embarrassed.

She cleared her throat softly and turned to Dr. Yale. "Um... Dr. Yale, could you maybe stop talking about me? Can we... talk about something else?"

"All right," Dr. Yale nodded. Then he asked Nick, "Mr. Hunt, in your daily life, are there moments when you feel particularly at ease, or when your emotions feel especially stable?"

"Yes." Nick didn't hesitate. He tilted his head, his gaze once again falling on Khloe. "Many moments. For example, waking up at night and seeing my wife next to me. Or... like now. She just sits with me. Even if we don't speak, as long as I know she's here, I feel calm. My emotions stay steady."

Khloe froze.

Weren't they supposed to stop talking about her? Was this session for Nick's psychological comfort—or hers? The entire conversation had revolved around her.

Yet, despite her embarrassment, his words made her heart soften.

She realized that to Nick, she had become the center of his emotional world. And she hadn't anticipated just how much weight she carried in his life.

"Then it seems, Mrs. Hunt is a very important source of strength for you. You are fortunate—many people spend their entire lives searching and never find this kind of strength," Dr. Yale said earnestly.

Nick nodded in affirmation, holding her hand a little tighter.

"I know," he murmured.

Her chest tightened, and the pen in her hand trembled. Seeing her eyes glisten, Nick felt a pang of guilt, though he hadn't thought much of it before. Now, he shared her ache.

"I feel much better now," he murmured.

Khloe didn't reply. She lowered her head and continued to the next question. But then, she suddenly spoke in a firm, steady voice, "From now on, if you ever can't reach me, it's okay to be angry. No matter what anyone else does, whenever you call me, I will always answer your call as soon as I can."

Her words were impulsive, born from concern.

Nick knew it was impossible to expect such a thing from her. But hearing it, he couldn't help the surge of emotion, nearly wanting to scoop her into his arms and kiss her right then and there.