After speaking, he draped the suit jacket he was wearing over her shoulders.

As Jarrod looked down, he noticed goosebumps on Nicole's neck. She was lightly clad, and the hospital's air conditioning sent a chill through her.

Nicole was preoccupied with Kamilah's grave condition, too drained to object when Jarrod offered his jacket.

Jarrod appeared cheerful by her lack of resistance, his smile unwavering.

The specialist consultation took nearly three hours, concluding with a decision to undertake blood purification therapy, a lengthy and complex blood transfusion process.

The outcome was uncertain. Kamilah might never regain her independence, the worst-case scenario being a life of dependency.

Tears gathered in Nicole's eyes, as her resentment toward Vicki grew.

Vicki had destroyed a life without remorse.

Looking up at Jarrod, Nicole's voice was resolute. "I will never forgive the person responsible for this.”

Jarrod understood her intent. "Don't worry. I'll stay out of it."

“I hope you mean that," Nicole responded, wary of stirring conflict with him at such a critical time. Their situation was dire, compounded by her uncertainty about Roscoe's condition. Considering Miguel's notorious cruelty, the prospects were grim. It seemed Jarrod was the only hope of navigating this crisis.

Jarrod quirked an eyebrow, his smirk playful. "What's on your mind? Isn't it my son who's in danger?"

"It's good you recognize that," Nicole retorted.

Reassured by Jarrod's promise to remain uninvolved, Nicole felt a weight Lift from her shoulders. She was confident that justice would reach Vicki.

The hospital staff advised them to leave for now, as there was nothing more they could do. The blood purification wouldn't begin today. They first had to cleanse the toxins.

Moreover, specialized staff were available to care for Kamilah.

Realizing her presence in the hospital was futile, Nicole decided to return home to comfort Austin, who was anxious about Kamilah.

Once back at the villa, Nicole found Austin waiting, visibly distressed and sleepless.

Nicole reassured him, “Don't worry, Austin. Kamilah will pull through. Let's pray for her recovery and for fortune to favor the kind-hearted."

Austin nodded and then hesitated.