Jarrod was like an eagle. Once one fell under his charm, he was unforgettable, irreplaceable. Jamie's feelings and fantasies were understandable.

However, learning of Jarrod's marriage with Nicole filled Jamie's heart with nothing but hatred.

Nicole had effortlessly achieved what Jamie had long dreamed of, intensifying her resentment toward both Nicole and Jarrod.

Jamie was aware that if Nicole followed her instructions, Alec wouldn't leave Nicole unharmed. She simply wanted Jarrod and Nicole to suffer.

Nicole hesitated, not immediately agreeing. Unknown to her, Alec had already arrived at the hospital and was listening to their conversation from outside the room.

Jamie pressed her. "If you don't agree, I won't tell you where to find Brett or what happened to your father before he died. You'll never know."

Nicole considered briefly. It wasn't a hard choice. She took the packet and asked, "Will he notice?"

Jamie's eyes flashed with contempt. She regarded Nicole as despicable, despite Jarrod's unwavering loyalty to her.

"It's colorless and tasteless. He won't notice," Jamie assured.

Nicole clenched the packet tightly and responded calmly, "I agree."

Nicole left the hospital with some time left before the sun set. She decided to visit her mother and Kamilah. Kamilah had improved significantly and was now able to blink and respond to simple questions.

Although Kamilah still couldn't speak, her recovery looked promising, thanks to Jarrod's efforts. He had brought together a team of top-notch experts from both domestic and international backgrounds to diagnose and treat Kamilah.

Gathering such talent wasn't just expensive. It required considerable influence. Some of these experts, now retired, cared little for money, making their involvement a testament to Jarrod's extensive connections.

Nicole knew about the significant strides Jarrod had taken, as Alec had occasionally dropped hints about Jarrod's extensive efforts.

Even Nicole's mother, previously declared brain-dead, had miraculously come back to some semblance of life, though she no Longer recognized Nicole. Still, just knowing her mother was alive brought Nicole great solace.

Reflecting on her past despair, when she tried to end her life by jumping into the sea, Nicole recognized how much her life had changed.

At that time, she felt utterly alone, with no family or ties, except for the child she was carrying. She had been determined not to let her child fall under Jarrod's control.

Now, her circumstances had shifted dramatically. She had several people depending on her, her mother, Austin, Kamilah, and Roscoe.

Each of them gave her a reason to keep on fighting. Unlike her friend Raegan, who would still have Mitchel's care if she were absent, these people relied only on her.

This awareness urged Nicole to tread more carefully with her decisions. It was challenging, yet somehow, it felt like a fortunate burden. The people she loved were safe, and that mattered most.