The hospital staff learned a hard lesson. Jarrod couldnt stomach the truth. Responses became vague, especially regarding mortality, to avoid Jarrods wrath.
Some lucky souls escaped with their lives and a hefty settlement.
Others werent so fortunate, meeting a violent end for their honesty.
As a result, everyone tiptoed around Jarrod, fearing the consequences.
Regarding Nicoles prolonged unconsciousness, the doctors offered vague explanations, hinting at the power of will to sustain life.
A strong belief can fuel survival, one doctor remarked, Leaving the rest to speculation.
Jarrod listened intently, seated beside Nicoles bedside, gently holding her hand. Nicole, dont you want to see your mom?
Nicole drifted in a beautiful dream. In it, her parents were alive, and she remained the cherished heiress of the Lawrence family. She was wedded to Roscoe, and Austin brought boundless joy.
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But then Jarrod intruded, a shadow in her heart, the root of her anguish and fury. She writhed in torment, screaming. Everyone vanished, including her parents, Austin and Roscoe.
Then, a whisper urged her awake. Do you want to see them? Open your eyes if you do.
Nicoles eyes fluttered open, and Jarrod loomed over her. Waves of pain and sorrow crashed over her as memories flooded back. She winced through demanding, clenched teeth, Wheres Roscoe? Where is he?
Jarrods expression froze, joy replaced by a sneer. Waking up and immediately asking for that man?
Nicoles frail hand clenched Jarrods, desperation evident. Where is he? Wheres Roscoe?
Jarrods lips twitched, his temper rising, tempted to lie and claim Roscoe had met a miserable end. But he held back, opting instead for a softer approach, wanting to give Nicole hope to live on. Hes nursing a leg injury, recovering in the hospital. When youre feeling up to it, Ill take you to see him, he reassured, a hint of concern in his voice.
The doctors had warned against shocking Nicoles fragile state.
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The days of waiting before Nicole finally woke up had transformed Jarrod. He no longer harbored a desire to torment Nicole to her demise. Now, he simply wanted her alive, by his side.
Nicole remained silent, wise enough not to provoke Jarrod when he was trying to be nice. Angering him yielded no good.
Jarrod, did you mention my mom? Nicoles voice lacked vitality.
Back before Nicole left Ardlens five years ago, Dora had been declared brain dead by the hospital. Nicole had made arrangements, ensuring enough funds sustained her mothers life support before resigning herself to fate.
Since her return, she learned her mothers ashes resided alongside her fathers, courtesy of Jarrods assistance with the arrangements.
Yet, this token did little to quell the vast sea of animosity she harbored against Jarrod.
The dream Nicole had lingered vividly. Dora appeared alive beside her.
Nicole couldnt shake the nagging doubt. Was her mother truly gone?
Were those truly her mothers ashes in the urn?