As she moved to depart, Roscoe seized her and swiftly bandaged her wound.

The entire process took less than thirty seconds. He proved to be a skilled professional, proficient in each step.

Once her hand was wrapped, Nicole promptly withdrew it. She didn't wish to cause any trouble for Roscoe. Now with the memory loss, he might face repercussions if others dealt with him because of her.

Roscoe's brows furrowed at her withdrawal, prompting him to inquire, "Miss Lawrence, have we met before?"

His question caught Nicole off guard. Transient memory loss could occur, and Roscoe might retain fragments of memory about her. It could be considered positive that he felt a sense of familiarity with her.

"I..." Nicole was about to speak when Doreen, returning from the bathroom, hurried over.

“Roscoe, have you been waiting for me long?" While speaking, Doreen directed a glare at Nicole.

Doreen had become noticeably more guarded ever since her encounter with Nicole's formidable lawyer. She refrained from speaking out of turn, fearing the lawyer's potential return. Regarding the slap, she was determined not to forget or forgive. She vowed that Nicole would face severe consequences!

"Let's go," Doreen asserted, seizing Roscoe's arm and leading him away.

Observing the backs of the departing figures, Nicole drifted into contemplation.

Nicole found herself uncertain whether Roscoe's lack of recollection was a positive or negative occurrence.

Not far behind her, Jarrod emerged from the courthouse, accompanied by Vicki.

Observing Nicole's gaze fixed on Roscoe, a surge of anger swept through Jarrod. Without uttering a word, he strode past Nicole.

Unperturbed by his presence, Nicole remained indifferent, but Vicki paused and politely greeted, “Miss Lawrence.”

Nicole looked at Vicki, albeit puzzled by her acknowledgment.

Nevertheless, she replied courteously, "Miss Hampton."

With a graceful smile adorning her face, Vicki addressed Nicole, "Miss Lawrence, during your testimony in court, you mentioned that Jarrod had threatened you to return to him with the child. I believe there might have been a misunderstanding."

Nicole remained silent as Vicki continued, "Jarrod and I have enjoyed a strong relationship since our engagement a few months ago, and our wedding date is already set. I have faith in Jarrod."

Understanding Vicki's intention to both flaunt her relationship with Jarrod and issue a warning, Nicole replied, "Miss Hampton, your belief in Mr. Schultz is your prerogative. There's no need to involve me. I'll stand by my convictions as long as you stand by yours.”

Unfazed by the rebuttal, Vicki maintained her smile and remarked, "I simply think Jarrod tends to be concise. Perhaps you've misunderstood his intentions. He would never betray me."