"What?" Nicole's voice rose in alarm. "A fever? Austin's health is fragile. Are you telling me he's not being taken care of?"

Nicole's anger simmered beneath the surface. Jarrod had taken Austin away from her care, and this was the care Austin was receiving?

Every bout of illness for Austin was perilous.

“This man's negligence is appalling. He can't even look after his own son properly!" Nicole fumed internally.

"Why are you blaming me? His getting sick is your fault!" Vicki shot back, her tone accusatory.