“She wanted to keep the baby... Ha-ha..." Suddenly, Jarrod burst into laughter, tears mingling with the bitter taste of blood in his mouth.

"Give Nicole back to me! Leave her alone!" Raegan didn't pity Jarrod at all. She shoved Jarrod away and said in disdain, "Don't touch her with your filthy hands. Spare us your hypocritical act. You are not worthy of her."

At her words, Jarrod's eyes sparked with intensity. He raised his hand abruptly, his voice hoarse but laced with cruelty. “Don't even think about it. She is mine!"

Caught off guard, Raegan stumbled backward, but Mitchel swiftly reached out to steady her.

“What are you saying? You are out of your mind. Nicole would rather die than be with you. She doesn't want you near her. Let her go!" Raegan yelled.

Despite Raegan's attempts to distance Jarrod from Nicole's body, Mitchel held her firmly from behind, preventing her from doing so.

Having known Jarrod for years, Mitchel sensed Jarrod was Losing control. Fearing Raegan might be accidentally harmed, he cautioned in a hushed tone, "Don't act impulsively. You could get hurt."

Jarrod clung to Nicole's lifeless body without moving for a day and night.

It wasn't until Alec urged Jarrod home that Jarrod uttered something unsettling, “I'm taking her back with me.”

Jarrod intended to bring Nicole's body to the villa where they shared countless memories.

Alec's expression changed instantly, and he said in a trembling voice, “Mr. Schultz, the body is badly mutilated..."

“Arrange a time with the funeral home and have them set up an ice coffin at my place," Jarrod instructed.

Alec was left speechless when he heard that. He couldn't believe his ears. Jarrod was insane. Jarrod must have lost his mind. Was Jarrod planning to keep Nicole's corpse at home?

However, Alec refrained from saying anything and complied with Jarrod's instructions.

The burial date was set, and Raegan and others gathered for the ceremony.

Little did anyone know that the coffin contained nothing but emptiness, and Nicole's body was not inside.

After the mourning, Raegan left without a word to Jarrod. She couldn't stand being in the same room as him since she found him hypocritical and undeserving of pity.

During their journey back, Mitchel's phone rang. It was Matteo calling to inform Mitchel that Lauren hadn't been feeling well these past two days and wanted to see him.

Raegan overheard Matteo's words and abruptly reached for the car door.

Suddenly, a sharp noise was heard. The car skidded to a halt after a sudden brake.