Billionaire's match novel

Chapter 375 +25 Bonus Chapter 375 A flicker of surprise crossed Nick's eyes. Khloe's words were like a small stone dropped into still water, stirring countless hidden currents beneath the surface. "Why would you think that?" He paused for a moment before speaking, his voice low and tinged with unease, eyebrows slightly furrowed. "Could it be... those rumors from before? You actually took them to heart..." "No," Khloe quickly shook her head, looking away. "It was last night... You were talking in your sleep." "What did I say?" Nick's chest tightened.

His face darkened instantly, and his hand clenched, scraping at his own skin with force. "You... you said Michelle's name. Khloe's eyes fell on his hands. Under the dim light, the tense veins on his knuckles stood out, and small, patchy red scratches marked his skin. "What happened to your hand?" She grabbed it immediately. Only then did she see that he had dug into his own skin with his nails. Three narrow scratches lined the side of his hand-barely bleeding, but painful to look at. "It's nothing," Nick said, quickly withdrawing his hand.

While waiting for Khloe earlier, he had unconsciously forced himself to stay calm through pain. He could never admit that to her. Seeing the evasive look in his eyes, Khloe felt her chest tighten. He was clearly hiding something, and she couldn't help feeling a twinge of frustration. Yet in reality, Nick had done more than enough. He had drawn clear boundaries with Michelle, even issuing a public statement to reassure her. And... Michelle was ultimately his past. A man like Nick-loyal, responsible-might have lingering thoughts now and then. That was normal.

Khloe understood the reasoning, but her emotions still reacted instinctively. He remained silent for a moment, prompting her to continue, softening her tone. "It's just sleep talk. I'm not upset. If you don't want to answer, it's fine... I'm almost over it." She didn't want to make things harder for him. "You've misunderstood me," Nick interrupted. He took her hand and drew her closer, the other hand brushing through her hair, lifting her gaze to meet his. His dark eyes were like a boundless midnight sky, calm yet hiding uncharted turbulence.

1/2 Chapter 375 +25 Bonus "I don't even know if I actually said anything in my sleep. But if I did... it was just a nightmare." "Khloe, there's only ever been room for one person in my heart. There's no such thing as 'can't let go.' If even a trace of someone else lingered in me, I would never have chosen marriage." Every word from him carried weight. To Khloe, it was like the clouds parting to reveal the moonlight. Perhaps women in love always felt this way-no matter how clear their own thoughts were, they needed to hear it spoken aloud to truly feel secure.

A small smile tugged at Khloe's lips. "Has it been like that... from the very beginning?" "Since the moment I met you," he said. "Before you, I never felt any romantic feelings for her." "And..." He paused for a breath. "My connection with Michelle was born of gratitude and friendship. But from the moment I first saw you, my heart was moved." Nick hesitated, unsure if he should speak, knowing it might sound like overcompensation. Yet, it was the truth.

He had once thought of a future with Michelle, but with her, his emotions had been steady and controlled- without the sparks of passion or desire. He had relied on her warmth, yes, and felt lost when it seemed distant, but it was nothing like what he felt now. 2/2 Cedella Cedella is a passionate storyteller known for her bold romantic and spicy novels that keep readers hooked from the very first chapter. With a flair for crafting emotionally intense plots and unforgettable characters, she blends love, desire, and drama into every story she writes.

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