Billionaire's Match (by Tangy Candy) novel Chapter 775

Moreover, Michelle had come back this time solely to help Nick.

Seeing Khloe's firm expression, Lenny didn't press the issue further, silently hoping Michelle wouldn't betray the trust Khloe had placed in her.

That evening, after finishing her work for the Hunt family, Khloe returned to the Hunt estate. She had avoided visiting Loretta and Leon for days, worried that the memories might stir her emotions and affect her fragile state. But now, having regained some composure, she felt she could no longer delay the visit.

Arista had prepared a sumptuous dinner, knowing Khloe would come. Even George had arrived early, unusually helping in the kitchen with utensils.

Yet, when the table was set, there was one extra place setting.

"Wasn't Nick supposed to be on a business trip? Is he coming home tonight?" Loretta's eyes brightened at the sight.

Arista quickly shot George a glance. He hesitated, then instructed a servant, "I took too many utensils. Remove the extra set. Nick won't be back tonight."

Khloe said nothing, but the exchange stung her heart. She lowered her head, only to feel Loretta take her hand and press her gently close.

Loretta watched as the servants cleared the dishes and sighed heavily.

"Nick promised he'd take care of the wedding when you returned, and now he's off working again. Will he ever get it done?"

"Mom, it's a special circumstance. Nick isn't doing it on purpose," Arista quickly intervened, not wanting Khloe to feel burdened. The family had planned to shield her from the situation as long as possible.

Khloe, though, had her own filial sense. She worried about Loretta, so despite her own fragile state, she had pushed herself to come.

Leon frowned. "Special circumstances? Hmph, I think he's the only special one here."

Her heart ached. Nick had risked his life to protect her, and the Hunt family had always treated her sincerely. Yet, she hadn't been able to protect him. Now, knowing he was alive, she couldn't see him, didn't know where he was or whether he was okay…

After dinner, Khloe stayed with Loretta, watching some television and chatting quietly. The elderly woman seemed to sense her worries but didn't press; she just held Khloe's hand, murmuring softly as if offering comfort, "Don't be too hard on yourself. Everything will pass."

…

Perhaps due to her age and limited energy, Loretta grew tired early. After she went to rest, Arista instructed the servants to remake Nick's bedroom for Khloe to stay the night.

But as Khloe reached the doorway, she paused.

"Mom, I think I'll head back. I just remembered—I have a meeting at the Hunt Group first thing tomorrow morning."