In the Sunshine Apartment.
After showering, Nicole dressed in a bathrobe and walked barefoot on the carpet.
She had just opened a bottle of red wine placed on the window Ledge.
She poured herself some wine and gazed at the distant neon Lights through the French window.
The city appeared vibrant in the darkness of the night. In contrast, her life seemed quite unfulfilling.
Nicole sipped the red wine, then quickly finished the glass.
Even though she didn’t really savor the taste, she felt a bit tipsy after chugging a whole glass of wine.
She enjoyed being in a calm setting while under the influence of alcohol. At times, with alcohol, she’d even imagine that her parents were still alive, their family living happily just like in the old days.
Without those cheerful memories before Jarrod entered the picture, Nicole doubted she could endure the lonely nights.
From the lofty heights of a building like Sunshine Apartment, gazing down from the window would make people feel a bit dizzy.
This was the same height from which Wesson had jumped.
Every night, upon returning here, Nicole would spend time by the window, recalling those sufferings she and her family had endured.
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Those challenging times served as her motivation to keep living in this new life.
Nicole thought if she had died in that accident, it might have been a blessing for her. It was not easy for her to carry on like this.
She often felt meaningless except for revenge.
Those disheartening past weighed her down like a heavy load. She had carried too much and felt completely worn out…
As Nicole stood in a daze by the window, she noticed her phone vibrating. She picked
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“Miss Lawrence, could you come to the hospital right away? Mr. Schultz has been in critical condition…” Alec’s voice crackled through the speaker, sounding flustered.
“He’s not dead yet?” Nicole said mockingly.
Alec seemed stunned by her response. After a brief silence, he replied with a strained voice, “No, he’s in a very serious condition now…”
“What a pity!” Nicole commented nonchalantly. How come Jarrod was still alive? She filled her glass with red wine once more, giving it a gentle shake. She had assumed she had a celebration party to hold.
It took Alec a few seconds to grasp Nicole’s meaning. In an instant, his complexion lost all color.
Alec was uncertain about continuing the conversation. However, he felt an unbearable sadness and sympathy for Jarrod.
Alec pled, “Miss Lawrence, you might not appreciate what I’m about to say, but in the end, it was your words that led Mr. Schultz to kneel in the rain for eight hours. And now he’s dealing with heart failure.