Billionaire's match novel

---- Chapter 127 "Call her. | want to speak to her myself," Lauren insisted. Trey's words might not have fully convinced Lauren, but she took out her phone and handed it to him. He dialed Khloe's number and switched the call to speaker. After a moment, the call connected. "Hello? Grandma?" Seeing it was Lauren's number, Khloe answered, though she didn't particularly want to involve Lauren in the Fox family matters. The old lady was elderly, her heart fragile and blood pressure high.

The doctors had repeatedly warned them: no emotional stress, speak gently, avoid anything that might agitate her-any sudden shock could be dangerous. "Khloe, why didn't | see you at home today? Have you decided not to see Grandma anymore?" Hearing Khloe's voice, her tone immediately softened, free of any trace of irritation. 1.." Khloe began. Before Khloe could speak, Trey interjected impatiently, "Khloe, ---- Grandma heard you moved out and worried that something had gone wrong between us.

| told her you were under a lot of pressure and needed some quiet time for yourself, but she wouldn't believe me." Of course, he was worried she might say something to upset the old lady or incur Lauren's displeasure-but conveniently, this gave Khloe a graceful way to explain herself. "Grandma, Trey is right. I've been exhausted over the past two years. Lately, | just wanted some time to recharge. And I'm meeting a friend today, so | couldn't come home to see you. Please don't worry." Her voice was as gentle and sweet as ever.

Lauren's frown softened slightly, and even Trey's expression relaxed. He knew that at crucial moments, Khloe always considered the bigger picture. Over six years together, he had made her upset more than once, yet whenever he faced difficulties, she had always stood firmly by his side. Thinking of that, Trey suddenly felt a pang of guilt about the fifty percent stake-he truly owed her. "You didn't have to move out just to rest, you know," Lauren said with a soft sigh. "I know you and Trey had a little spat, but couples always argue. | came back to set things right.

| promised you that no one will ever bully you. My dear ---- granddaughter-in-law, come home. I'll take you out for a walk, help you relax. Whatever you want to buy or do, Grandma will make it happen." Hearing the words "granddaughter-in-law," Khloe's heart instantly swirled with conflicting emotions. She had never been the legal granddaughter-in-law of the Fox family-and now, she certainly wasn't going to be. Yet, Lauren had always been decisive in the family, and she had always treated Khloe kindly, even more so than Trey or Alicia This made it impossible for Khloe to harden her heart.

She had avoided seeing Lauren today precisely to keep her emotions in check. "Khloe, Grandma has said so much. For her sake, why not come home first?" Seeing Khloe remain silent, Trey hurriedly spoke up again-but Lauren shot him a sharp look. "Don't talk. Don't pressure my granddaughter-in-law. If she wants to come, she will. If not, she'll wait a little longer. It's not like she's refusing to come home for good." Khloe took a deep breath. "Grandma, can it be later? | really have something | need to do today." ---- "All right.

Then I'll wait for you." Lauren's smile was warm, though a hint of disappointment lingered After hanging up, Khloe felt a heaviness in her chest. She could handle everyone else in the Fox family, but toward Lauren... she truly didn't know what to do. "Grandma, you see, it's not as serious as you think." After the call, Trey felt a flicker of hope. If Khloe said later, that meant she would return home soon. But as soon as the call ended, Lauren's smile faded. She looked at Trey with a complicated gaze, as if something still didn't feel right. 1 And at that very moment, Trey's phone rang.