Stepping inside, Nicole found Kamilah lying in bed, her complexion pale and lifeless Tears streamed down Nicole's face as she knelt beside Kamilah's bed, her silent sobs echoing in the room.

“Kamilah..."" Austin, his voice trembling with fear, grabbed Nicole's arm tightly as he pleaded, "Kamilah... Wake up..."

In the midst of their despair, Jarrod's voice broke through the turmoil, offering a glimmer of hope. "She's still breathing."

Nicole looked up, her eyes meeting Jarrod's with a mixture of relief and anguish. Despite its faintness, Kamilah's breath remained.

Excitement and relief washed over Nicole as she embraced Austin.

"Austin, I have called an ambulance. She will be fine," she reassured with a hopeful smile.

Jarrod assessed the situation with a critical eye and said, "Waiting for an ambulance might cost us precious time. I'll drive her to the hospital myself. Let's bring the doctor along."

Swiftly shedding his suit jacket and rolling up his sleeves, Jarrod moved to lift Kamilah with careful urgency.

Noticing Nicole on the sidelines, Jarrod quickly delegated a crucial task to her. "Nicole, grab Austin and check for any leftover soy milk. Rush it to the hospital so they can analyze its contents. It's vital for accurate treatment and to prevent any misdiagnosis."

His voice cut through the panic with clear, authoritative directives.

His command of the situation was a stark contrast to the confusion that had initially clouded their actions.

Nicole, recognizing the sharpness of his thinking, nodded in agreement, spurred into action by his confidence. "I'll find that drug and get it to the hospital immediately."

"Okay." As Jarrod prepared to leave with Kamilah, he offered one last piece of reassurance. "And don't worry. Even if you can't find the soy milk, the hospital will still manage to run tests. I'll ensure we have the best doctor on this.

Nicole was caught off guard by Jarrod's comforting assurance. His words, unexpected yet soothing, bolstered her courage.

Jarrod could feel the weight of the personal tragedies that hung heavily on Nicole.

Nicole had weathered the storm of her father's death and her mother's debilitating illness, and now faced another crisis that threatened to push her to her limits. She hadn't collapsed under the strain, but it was a close thing. She was merely holding on by a thread.

Jarrod understood the significant role Kamilah played in Nicole's life, not just as a caregiver for Austin but as a stabilizing presence in her own right.

This made him even more determined to rectify the situation, feeling a deep sense of responsibility. His previous oversight regarding Vicki's malicious intentions had endangered those he cared about, and he was painfully aware of his part in the unfolding drama.

After Jarrod hurried off to handle the emergency, Austin and Nicole scoured the house for any leftover drug.

They started in the kitchen, where the nanny often prepared her meals and remedies, but found nothing. The area was spotless, wiped clean of any clues.