Nicole understood that Alec was the kind of person who, once he acted, wouldn't leave a single clue behind.

After two weeks of following leads, her efforts had come to a disappointing end. Feeling desperate was unavoidable.

However, Nicole couldn't waste time pitying herself. There were more crucial tasks at hand.

Nicole went back to her room to gather her things.

Meanwhile, Roscoe waited in the corridor upstairs, unsure of what he was waiting for. Then, he caught sight of a slim figure downstairs.

That unmistakable sense of recognition hit him. It was her again...

Nicole seemed utterly defeated, walking aimlessly, almost floating through space.

Roscoe couldn't shake the sympathy for Nicole, once again his hand rested on his heart. What was happening? Why was his heart always out of control whenever he saw her...

"Roscoe." a cheerful voice called from behind.

Doreen noticed Roscoe was distracted and asked, "What are you looking at?"

Without mentioning Nicole, Roscoe turned and replied, "Nothing."

Doreen doubted him. She had just witnessed him lost in deep thought, staring intensely. She glanced downstairs where Roscoe had been looking, but saw nothing there.

Nicole had already disappeared around the corner, so naturally, Doreen saw nothing there.

Relieved that Roscoe wasn't hiding anything, Doreen happily waved her medical report, exclaiming, “Look, the doctor says I'm in great shape, perfect for having a baby!"

Roscoe barely glanced at the medical report, merely grunting in response.

Doreen gazed at Roscoe's handsome face, her cheeks flushing as she suggested, “Roscoe, we... You don't need to wait for the wedding... We could start trying for a baby now."

Their families had already discussed the engagement and wedding, with both parents eager for the events to happen soon.

Doreen was especially impatient, wishing her wedding day was tomorrow.

She and Roscoe hadn't been together very long, only about a month.

So far, their intimacy had only progressed to her linking arms with him. They hadn't even held hands.