Nicole taunted, "Jarrod, is that the best you can do? Are you so obsessed with me? Are the women in Ardlens not enough for you? What a shame..."

She paused and stated coldly, “Unfortunately, I despise you immensely."

In a flash, Jarrod's expression turned as wild as a beast's. Splash!

Nicole's clothes were all torn, showing off her attractive collarbone and smooth skin. Her waist was so delicate that it seemed it could easily break.

During those months she had run away from Jarrod's grip, she had become much more plump, completely returning her captivating allure.

Even when she was slimmer, Jarrod's interest in her didn't wane.

Jarrod was drawn to her, her charm to him irresistible. It seemed like she was destined to be his special one.

Jarrod bent down and passionately kissed her neck. Her graceful neck was so enticing that he couldn't resist her.

Nicole winced in pain, and her body shivered slightly from the discomfort.

Jarrod suddenly stopped kissing, as if the medication had taken effect. He was no longer as aggressive.

“You are so resistant. Why did you try to seduce me?" His tone was cold. It was as if he wasn't the same person who had lost control moments ago and wanted to fuck her.

The effects of the medication were astonishing.

Jarrod brushed his fingers over Nicole's lip wound, his eyes dark and calm. "Stop fighting for it. I've said it before that you can't take Austin from me. Given your actions, I will not allow you to see Austin again."

Nicole trembled and looked at him in disbelief.

Jarrod stood up, straightened his clothes with elegance, and said coldly, "You can leave now."

Nicole lunged at him, seizing his clothes, and demanded, "Jarrod, why?"

Jarrod remained motionless, and Nicole, gripping his shirt, shouted, “Austin is the child I bore! You've never even reached out to him! Why do you insist on taking my child away?"

Jarrod gave a cold laugh. "Nicole, I've told you before. I can raise him because I am his biological father."

Tears gathered in Nicole's eyes. "If you don't care for him, don't harm him. Why force him to stay with you?"

Despair shone in her tear-filled eyes. She couldn't comprehend why Jarrod wanted to take Austin away. He was a heartless man. Claiming he loved anyone was absurd, especially her. He didn't love her. He merely wanted to possess her. Yet, he always acted decently. It was absurd that Jarrod could truly love Austin. If he truly wanted a kid, lots of women could have one for him. He was just using Austin to trap her by his side.