Nicole listened to this exchange, a wave of happiness washing over her. They were trying for a baby, and if they succeeded, they might return Austin to her..

With this hopeful thought, Nicole served Vicki a glass of water, keeping it plain.

Vicki accepted the water and studied Nicole's face, pleased with her discretion.

After taking a sip, Vicki turned to Doreen. “Have you made a wish yet?"

"Of course not. I was waiting for everyone," Doreen replied.

One of Doreen's friends chimed in, "Everyone's here now. Doreen, make your wish and light the candles."

"Wait. We're still missing someone," Doreen interjected.

Nicole felt an inexplicable flutter in her chest at those words. As she had anticipated, the next arrival was Roscoe.

Roscoe seemed surprised to see Nicole, perhaps expecting her to be working in a managerial role rather than as a barmaid, judging by her uniform.

Roscoe's face remained stoic, his emotions concealed, as Doreen rushed toward him with giddy excitement, clutching his arm. “Roscoe, you're finally here! Miguel said you've been tied up with a project. Has it been very tiring?"

With a cold detachment, Roscoe withdrew his arm and slipped his hand into his pocket, thwarting Doreen's attempts to hold onto him.

Ever since Roscoe suggested calling off the engagement, Doreen had been seething with anger. For three days, she gave him the silent treatment, but eventually, her frustration got the better of her. She had hoped Roscoe would apologize, yet he showed no regret, seemingly resolute about his decision.

Doreen, gripped by panic, reached out to Miguel to vent her frustrations.

To her expectation, Miguel was unaware of the tension between them.

Upon learning of the situation, he chastised Roscoe harshly.

However, for the first time, Roscoe had challenged Miguel's authority after his memory loss. He questioned, “Did I really love Doreen? Could you be deceiving me? How could I ever love someone like her?"

Miguel, taken aback by Roscoe's questioning, scrutinized Roscoe's expression, wondering if he was onto something.

Miguel had been quite content with the current Roscoe who had lost his memories. Roscoe was compliant, a stark contrast to his former rebellious self who disregarded the Watts family's interests and handed over vital documents regarding the cooperation with the Schultz family, even eloping with Nicole.

Miguel was relieved by this more manageable version of Roscoe.

If not for the doctor's warnings about the adverse effects of the drug, Miguel would have continued the treatments indefinitely, ensuring Roscoe wouldn't reclaim the fragments of his memory loss.