It only took thirty seconds for Jarrod’s mood to change dramatically.
But he seemed calm, clicking the second video.
It was a video of Nicole having breakfast with a young man by the roadside. They were eating pizza while chatting and laughing happily.
They looked like a couple.
Jarrod knew who sent these videos to him.
He forwarded the second video to Alec, followed by a voice message.
“I want all the information about this man in five minutes.”
Then, Jarrod put his phone back into his pocket and pushed the heavy door open expressionlessly.
In the room, Nicole stared at the blood she had coughed up into the trash can. Its red hue was stark and unsettling.
Not long ago, a doctor diagnosed her with a severe gastric ulcer and warned her of a potential progression to stomach cancer if not treated promptly.
Recently, she had been frequently drinking with her potential clients.
Nicole had become known as someone who could handle an impressive amount of alcohol.
However, it was not that she never got drunk. The truth was, she often retreated to the bathroom to vomit and maintain her sobriety.
Otherwise, she would seem vulnerable when alone.
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The routine of forced vomiting and enduring acid reflux had inflicted significant damage on her stomach.
The doctor recommended she run a further examination tomorrow. She must admit, she was terrified about the result.
What if she had stomach cancer?
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She was an only child, and her parents were not in good condition.
If they learned she was ill, it might be a blow to them.
Nicole forcefully pushed these worries aside. With that, she tidied up the trash can, concealed its contents with waste paper, and masked the odor with an air freshener.
With that, she prepared several dishes and waited for Jarrod to return.
Knowing Jarrod usually arrived home late, she delayed cooking. Almost immediately after sending him a message, she received his reply that he would be home in ten minutes.
“Home?” Nicole mused. This word echoed in her mind as she read his message.
Jarrod’s home with her?