Nicole is back Their voices were filled with warmth and happiness.
Another wave of memories came flooding back. She remembered her father in his study, the lamp burning late into the night, and her mother bringing out a bowl of soup that went mostly untouched. Her mother stood there, worry etched across her face.
This was around the time Jarrod had started his attacks on the Lawrence family. Back then, Nicole believed that as long as they stayed united, they could handle anything together. In the worst case, they might go bankrupt, but she could find work and help support her parents.
But she hadnt considered there could be a fate worse than that.
Before long, her father ended up in the hospital, and her mother, who once seemed gentle and caring, was now staying up all night to care for him and snapping at Nicole under the strain of the rumors and her fathers illness.
When Dora slapped Nicole, it hit Dora just as hard. She couldnt comprehend how her daughter could end up being someones mistress.
Her spirit was crushed, and she couldnt bear to face Wesson in the hospital bed.
Sensing the looming disaster, Wesson called Nicole the night before.
Nicole, if I dont make it, you have to stay strong. Take care of yourself and look after your mother.
Nicole broke down in tears. Dad, dont say that. Well be fine.
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Even if we have to let the company go, we can pay off our debts little by little until theyre gone. Then, she said naively, The three of us can live simply. Well be together, and we can handle anything
The next day, Nicole found her fathers body lying in a pool of blood, his skull crushed and his leg missing. The once-pristine golden floor that represented her familys legacy was drenched in blood.
With her father gone, it felt like the world had come crashing down.
Nicole had vowed to take care of her mother, but she ultimately failed.
The sight of Dora weighed on Nicole like chains that kept her tightly bound.
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Jarrod placed a hand on Nicoles shoulder, trying to offer comfort.
Ah! Nicole shrieked. To her, that hand was stained with her familys blood.
Jarrods hand hovered in the air, his face contorted with frustration.
Nicoles disgust and hatred toward him were deeply rooted.
Nicole failed to understand why Jarrod couldnt just leave her alone.
Its not good for you to be so scared of me, especially since were going to have to live together, Jarrod said with a twisted smile, his eyes darkened with a menacing glare.
At his words, Nicole scoffed. Have you ever seen enemies live together, Jarrod? Youre out of your mind.
Jarrod replied icily, Its a miracle that Ive managed to keep my sanity all these years.
In truth, he felt he had already lost it long ago. After Nicole sneaked away, he spent many sleepless nights overwhelmed with anger and fear, dreading that she might vanish from his world for good.