Jarrod hesitated before deflecting. You must have misheard. It wasnt time to broach the topic of her mother since more pressing matters demanded attention.
Nicole accepted his evasion with a passive gaze fixed on the ceiling.
With no expectations, misconceptions were easy to embrace.
I want to see Roscoe. Im worried about him, Nicole insisted.
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Hes fine, Jarrod replied curtly, his irritation palpable. The doctors have tended to him, and Roscoes family is with him now.
Nicoles agitation was evident as her fingers curled. You informed the Watts family!
The Watts wont pose a threat to him anymore. Quite the opposite, theyre determined to protect him, Jarrod explained.
Nicole looked puzzled. How so?
Pouring a glass of water, Jarrod handed it to her, elaborating, A direct heir of the Watts family recently perished in a car accident, along with his five-year-old son. With Roscoe now the sole heir, theyre eager to safeguard him.
Nicole remained unconvinced. Could Roscoes father, known for his ruthlessness, truly care about Roscoe? In that cutthroat environment, Roscoes value would diminish should another heir emerge.
Seeming to sense her skepticism, Jarrod continued, The Watts now cherish him. Theyve spared no expense, hiring top-notch doctors for his rehabilitation. Have you heard of the Xstar project? Its a ten-billion-dollar initiative for bone regeneration, and the Watts have invested in it for Roscoe. If Roscoe agrees, he could undergo surgery there. In six months, his hands and feet will be as good as new. Hes a doctor, isnt he? After the treatment, he could return to surgery, even run a marathon if he desires.
Jarrods point was clear. Roscoe had the option of treatment, but it came with a sacrifice.
Nicole grasped Jarrods implication. He wanted her to convince Roscoe to leave her and seek treatment abroad. I wont meddle in Roscoes decisions. Whether he chooses treatment or not, Ill honor his choice, she asserted calmly.
Do you want him to live with a disability because of you? Jarrods tone carried a simmering anger. Perhaps youre unaware, but his leg is already deformed. He feigns normalcy in your presence, enduring the pain.
Jarrods smirk held a cruel edge. Nicole, are you truly willing to crush his aspirations, to confine him in the need of a crutch for your sake?
Suddenly, Nicole remembered having asked Roscoe on a snowy day if he had any regrets. He was after all, unable to pursue medicine, to wield the scalpel and save Lives anymore.
At that time, Roscoe had gazed at Nicole with eyes full of warmth, smiling as he said, Curing the sick and
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saving lives was never really my dream. I dont have such grand ambitions. I initially pursued medicine just to be near you. It was my only way to reach you. I believed I had to become a great doctor, to stand by your side, care for your loved ones and your children, and most importantly, you.
At the thought of this, Nicole replied briefly to Jarrod, Not everyone is like you. Some peoples dreams are small and simple. They just want to spend a lifetime with someone special, safe, and healthy through the changing seasons.
Oh? Really? Jarrod responded with a cold sneer, Isnt the future I envisioned also worthwhile?
Youre better off alone for life because youre cold-hearted, emotionless, and selfish.
Jarrod seemed unaffected by Nicoles harsh words. He had always been that type of person, naturally detached from emotional entanglements since birth. And Nicole was like a kite that had slipped from his fingers. Someone Like him wouldnt let anything he had marked stray from its intended path.
A lifetime with just one person, safe and healthy through the seasons.
Such a dream was laughable to him.
Both were lost in their own thoughts within the confines of the hospital ward.