Nick also snapped back to his senses. He abruptly released Arista's wrist and turned to leave.
"Nick, Khloe is… gone," Arista said hurriedly, forced to tell him the truth.
Khloe had packed her luggage at dawn. Before leaving, she had specifically spoken to Arista, saying she wanted to be alone for a while, and asking her to calm Nick and accompany him through treatment.
At first, Arista had been stunned. She could not believe Khloe would leave at a time like this.
No one understood better than Khloe that Nick needed her the most right now.
But no matter how Arista asked, Khloe refused to explain. She only said it was better for both of them.
Now that she was pregnant, she was already under strain herself. Arista felt heartache for Nick, but she also felt the same for Khloe.
If this was truly Khloe's decision—whether she had unspeakable difficulties, or simply felt she could no longer endure staying by Nick's side—Arista chose to respect it. Because she had always believed in the character of both Nick and Khloe.
Nick's heart violently jolted. He had already sensed something was wrong, and hearing Arista's words now, panic immediately flashed across his eyes.
"Gone… what do you mean gone? Where did she go?"
Arista looked at him, her heart aching deeply, but she still forced herself to speak calmly.
"Khloe said she wanted some time alone. She asked you to focus on your treatment. She didn't say where she was going."
Nick stood frozen in place, as if completely drained. Then he suddenly rushed back into the room and violently opened the wardrobe and drawers.
Most things were still there, but several sets of personal belongings were gone.
Seeing his near-mad state, Arista grew extremely worried and tried to soothe him. Before she could even speak, he grabbed her shoulders again.
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