Chapter 881
Whether it was navigating interpersonal relationships or mastering professional skills, Winnie was adapting remarkably well. Khloe chose to let her fight her own battles-not just out of trust, but because… if Winnie remained stuck in the past, any help would be meaningless.
But now, Winnie was growing. Her approach to her feelings for Michael showed it clearly. She was no longer the girl who retreated and surrendered at the first sign of hardship, wallowing in self-pity. She had become someone capable of confronting her emotions, pursuing what she wanted, and discerning when to hold on and when to let go.
“Good.”
Khloe clinked her glass with Winnie’s, celebrating the confidence radiating from her friend at this very moment.
“Once you pass your assessment and secure your position, the choice will be entirely in your hands. Marriage, career… you’ll face them all with much more assurance.”
Winnie nodded, a spark lighting her eyes. “Yes, that’s exactly how I feel.”
Once she could rely on her own abilities, detach from the Olson family, and reclaim her independence, she’d be in a position to stand confidently beside Michael.
When dinner ended, the driver Nick had arranged was already waiting outside the restaurant. Back at Cloud Palace, Nick was seated in the hall, waiting. He had just finished a video call about the wedding details.
“It’s so late. Why aren’t you resting yet?” Khloe asked, noticing several documents spread across the table and frowning. Before she could touch anything, Nick scooped her up effortlessly, setting her down on his lap.
“How could I rest if you’re not back?” he murmured.
“Don’t dodge the question.” Khloe tapped lightly at his lips with her delicate fingers.
He caught her hand and pressed a kiss to it.
“It’s not work. It’s the wedding. I’m checking every detail, and I wanted your input too-your opinion matters.”
“We agreed this should be a relaxed affair,” Khloe said, concern in her tone. “You’re supposed to be recovering from your injuries, I’m supposed to be taking care of the baby, and there are already so many people worrying about the wedding. You micromanaging this is unnecessary.”
She was mainly worried about him. He hadn’t even changed his clothes and had been sitting here for hours without moving. In the past, she could understand his focus on work, but now he was about to be a groom…
“This is the only wedding I’ll ever have. I don’t want a single flaw,” Nick said softly, leaning close to whisper in her ear. Organizing his own wedding didn’t feel like work-it filled him with pure joy.
Khloe felt herself blush under the intensity of his gaze, lowering her head and absentmindedly tracing circles on the collar of his shirt with her fingertip.
“Then… there’s no need to rush. We still have time,” she murmured.
Nick caught her hand, which had wandered across his shirt, and held it firmly. “Alright. Then we’ll stop for now.”
“Fine. Just tell me what you need my input on,” Khloe sald, leaning against his shoulder. The crisp, clean scent of him surrounded her, and her nose inhaled it instinctively.
Nick relaxed slightly, then picked up the tablets and booklets laid out on the table, pointing to each one.
“These are the different banquet hall layout options. Which atmosphere do you prefer-dreamy and romantic, or elegant and
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