“Could it be that you're still in love with Jarrod?" Nicole asked.

Nicole probed further.

Nicole was taken aback. Back then, Jarrod showed no mercy toward Jamie, yet Jamie's affection for him persisted despite her injuries.

It suggested an unusual degree of masochism.

Melissa, steadfast in her denial, asserted, "I don't know what you're talking about. Don't make wild guesses. I'm not who you think I am. I don't understand your words."

With that, Melissa abruptly left the restroom. Her hurried departure suggested she was escaping.

This made Nicole more certain that Melissa was actually Jamie.

Nicole was intrigued. After being disfigured by Jarrod's brutality, Jamie had likely fled. Given Jarrod's relentless nature, it was unlikely he had ceased his search for Jamie. Her ability to remain hidden, possibly with the aid of cosmetic surgery, implied she had assistance. Who could Jamie's helper be? And what motivated him to aid Jamie?

A shadow passed over Nicole's expression as she returned to her restroom, secured the door, and retrieved a device resembling an earphone from her bag.

Earlier, while pinching Jamie's chin, Nicole had covertly attached a listening device to the underside of her collar. Now, she only needed to wait for Jamie to make a call to uncover the secrets of her prolonged concealment.

Soon, Jamie's anxious voice filled the earphone. "Hello, it's me."

"Who told you to call me!" The response was harsh and impatient. The raspy voice obscured their identity, leaving Nicole uncertain of their gender.

"I... I was discovered," Jamie stammered.

“What ?"

“Nicole found out I'm Jamie. What should I do?" In a panic, Jamie sought guidance.

“Did you confess?" the voice inquired.

"No," Jamie replied, her voice trembling. "I denied it. I insisted I wasn't her."

"That's all that matters," the voice responded dismissively.

Jamie was still uneasy. "But she seems certain that I am Jamie."

Jamie and Nicole had interacted frequently before, so it wasn't surprising Nicole recognized Jamie.