"Did you submit a request? Only attorneys have unrestricted access to suspects," Ethel responded.

"I've brought an attorney with me, although I'm unsure if she'll consent to meet with us."

Nicole had indeed enlisted an attorney to interact with the nanny, anticipating the Hampton family had promised ample compensation for the nanny's silence. Yet, she remained determined to proceed.

“I'll check if she's open to a meeting," Ethel offered.

“Could you pass along a message for me?"

“What's the message?" Ethel inquired, her tone tinged with apprehension. Concerns about Legality loomed. Certain messages were precarious, especially when directed at a suspect. At times, messages might carry unintended implications.

"Rest assured, I won't complicate your job. Simply tell her that her son had hired the attorney for her," Nicole said.

That appeared harmless enough. Upon confirming the applicant was indeed the nanny's son accompanying Nicole, Ethel realized he, too, sought the truth from the nanny.

Ethel disapproved of those affluent individuals who believed wealth could manipulate outcomes.

The nanny, accused of harming Austin and Kamilah, lacked any clear motive. Her salary was substantial, and whether or not Kamilah was present to care for Austin had no bearing on her employment status.

Even without Kamilah present, it wasn't like she would suddenly get a promotion or anything. Why would the nanny, a woman in her fifties, jeopardize her life for such a heinous act?

Ethel consented, saying, “Very well, I'll send someone to inquire.”

Soon, Ethel returned and permitted the lawyer entry. The nanny consented to the meeting upon learning that the lawyer was employed by her son.

The lawyer spent considerable time discussing matters before exiting at the end of the allotted period.

Nicole immediately inquired about the outcome.

"She still refuses to talk," the lawyer disclosed. "She insists she acted independently. I warned her about the repercussions on her grandson's future due to a criminal record, but she remained steadfast."

With a sigh, the lawyer shook his head. "To her, it seems money outweighs the future."

Nicole had enlisted the help of the nanny's son. Unlike his mother, he was more amenable.

"I apologize, Miss," the son said. “My mother purchased a house in my name. I genuinely believed she had saved the money herself. I never thought she would harm your child. Perhaps we were too destitute, and for her, money outweighs everything else."

"It's not your fault, but I still hope you can persuade her to come clean," Nicole responded.