NovelEndChapter 219 Chapter 219: Khloe stepped into the quiet hospital room alone. Inside, Laura lay motionless with her eyes closed, her face pale and gaunt.
Khloe approached her, taking her fragile wrist with care. Laura's eyes fluttered open, her voice a soft whisper. "Khloe, is that you?" "I'm here, Mom," Khloe said gently. "I have snews to share. I'm engaged to Henrik Watson." "Engaged?" Laura repeated, her eyes widening with surprise. She shifted her gaze past Khloe to the tall figure standing in the doorway. "Is that him?" Following her mother's gaze, Khloe glanced back. Henrik met their eyes with a polite nod.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Yes, it's him." Laura studied Henrik for a moment, then patted Khloe's hand. "As long as you're happy, that's all that matters. He seems to care deeply for you." Laura's sharp instincts told her that Henrik was no ordinary man. Yet, despite his imposing presence, he stood respectfully at the door, his attention unwavering, as if nothing mattered more than this moment.
"He's very kind to me," Khloe replied, though she knew their relationship wasn't what it appeared to be.
A look of relief softened Laura's pale features. "That's good to hear. I've been so worried about who would look after you if something happened to me." Laura's words struck a nerve, and Khloe's expression changed instantly.
Gripping her mother's frail hand tightly, Khloe urged, "Don't say things like that, Mom. You're going to get better. You have to. You'll seeget married, and we'll have so many more years together." Noticing the worry etched on Khloe's face, Laura felt a bittersweet mix of comfort and sorrow. "Khloe, you're incredibly gifted in the medical field. You must understand that my illness is not easy to cure." Khloe's brow furrowed deeply as she pressed for answers. "Mom, what caused this? All I can determine is that your organs are shutting down." Find the best stories gVlnovalsWith Henrik's resources backing her, Khloe had run extensive tests on her mother's blood. The results revealed an unknown substance attacking her immune system and puzzling genetic anomalies that defied explanation. Laura hesitated, then dropped a bombshell that left Khloe reeling. "It's genetic collapse, and I did this to myself." Khloe's breath caught as her eyes widened. "Mom, how could you do this to yourself?" she asked, her voice unsteady, trembling with shock and the ache of unspoken grief.
Laura was a renowned weapons expert with groundbreaking research in biology. To imagine her being forced into such a dire situation was almost unthinkable.
Laura's gaze lingered on Khloe, her eyes shadowed by a tangle of emotions. "Khloe, there are decisions we make when we have no other choice." Khloe clasped Laura's hand with firm resolve. "Mom, please. Whatever it is, tell me. We'll figure it out together. I promise."
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmLaura slowly shook her head, her expression resigned. “Khloe, there are things you're better off not knowing. I want you to live your life freely, untouched by my burdens."
Khloe's eyes filled with tears. "Mom, how can you say that? How can you ?How be so selfish? You're giving up on yourself-and on me. What am I supposed to do without you?"
Laura reached out, her fingers gently brushing away Khloe's tears.
"Sweetheart, this isn't selfishness. I just want to keep you safe from E things far beyond your control. My condition is irreversible. I don't want you wasting your life trying to save me." Khloe's jaw tightened as she shook her head. "No, Mom. I refuse to believe that. There has to be a way to save you." mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLliIofifl0&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1
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