Returning to Dora's ward, Nicole spent a little while longer with her.

However, after their initial exchange, Dora remained silent.

With Dora soon needing to rest, Nicole departed the ward quietly, opting not to disturb her.

After departing from the sanatorium, Nicole eschewed the taxi stand, opting instead to linger at the entrance for a moment. Without hesitation, she strode purposefully toward the green belt where a silver sedan was parked.

Nicole knocked on the window and prompted the glass to glide down, revealing a familiar, handsome visage. Jarrod was inside.

Jarrod displayed no hint of surprise at being discovered. The vehicle in question belonged to his assistant, a deliberately unassuming choice. However, Nicole's acute sensitivity meant she had long been aware of Jarrod's surveillance, yet she refrained from exposing him.

“Let's discuss tomorrow morning," Nicole stated tersely, her tone icy.

With that declaration, Nicole pivoted on her heel and departed without a second thought.

A discreet black car arrived to collect Nicole. Jarrod observed Rhett, the lawyer who had visited him earlier that day, seated beside Nicole in the car.

Nicole had received a text message from Rhett, indicating his desire to speak with her. Consequently, she had arranged for him to meet her at the sanatorium.

Nicole also harbored a desire to gauge Jarrod's response to the presence of another man in her life. Jarrod always exuded selfishness and dominance, possessing a palpable sense of possessiveness.

Despite Jarrod's assurances of compromise and willingness to let her go after the child's birth, Nicole harbored doubts about his sincerity. Thus, she sought to observe his reaction.

In the silver car, Jarrod's fists clenched tightly at the sight of Rhett in Nicole's company. But soon, he slowly relaxed. He understood the imperative of enduring and avoiding any mistakes at this moment.

Jarrod knew Nicole's openness to discussion indicated there was still a chance to negotiate.

Jarrod reached out to the sanatorium to find out what had happened.

The staff provided him with a detailed understanding of the events.

After ending the call, Jarrod was silent for a moment before exhaling deeply. Only God knew how he had managed to get through these days.

The abortion pills were with Nicole, and Jarrod was constantly anxious, fearing she might take them at any moment, a decision that would be final.

Even though he had made threats, he could sense his own uncertainty.

Besides, Nicole was not someone who would be easily frightened by threats. Instead, she was disobedient and unwilling to compromise.