Jarrod brushed his fingers over Nicoles lip wound, his eyes dark and calm. Stop fighting for it. Ive said it before that you cant take Austin from me. Given your actions, I will not allow you to see Austin again.
Nicole trembled and looked at him in disbelief.
Jarrod stood up, straightened his clothes with elegance, and said coldly, You can leave now.
Nicole lunged at him, seizing his clothes, and demanded, Jarrod, why?
Jarrod remained motionless, and Nicole, gripping his shirt, shouted, Austin is the child I bore! Youve never even reached out to him! Why do you insist on taking my child away?
Jarrod gave a cold laugh. Nicole, Ive told you before. I can raise him because I am his biological father.
Tears gathered in Nicoles eyes. If you dont care for him, dont harm him. Why force him to stay with you?
Despair shone in her tear-filled eyes. She couldnt comprehend why Jarrod wanted to take Austin away. He was a heartless man. Claiming he loved anyone was absurd, especially her. He didnt love her. He merely wanted to possess her. Yet, he always acted decently. It was absurd that Jarrod could truly love Austin. If he truly wanted a kid, lots of women could have one for him. He was just using Austin to trap her by his side.
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Nicole didnt want Austin to learn the harsh truth. Though she detested Jarrod and wished him harm, their child was innocent.
Austin had been curious about his father for a while, so Nicole let the nanny explain that his parents werent together but still cared about him a lot.
Nicole didnt want Austin to grow up with the same hatred that consumed her and Jarrod. She didnt wish for Austin to become isolated, peculiar, and self-loathing due to their mutual hatred.
That was why Austin was content living in the villa. He believed Jarrod loved him. But if Austin ever discovered that he was merely a pawn for Jarrod to manipulate Nicole, it would crush him.
Jarrod, please, let Austin go, Nicole said wearily. She had exhausted most of her energy in the struggle. Now, even small movements caused her great pain. Her complexion was pale, enhancing her delicate appearance.
Jarrod watched her with intense eyes and offered, You have a choice.
He repeated, Nicole, you can choose to allow Austin to grow up with his parents. This is the last chance Im giving you.
Jarrod would overlook Nicoles past with Roscoe if she remained by his side. Hed gladly let Roscoe off the
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hook if shed just come back to him. Even though he felt nothing for Austin, he would never let it show. He was heartless and merciless, yet he knew how to play his roles well. He could pretend to be a caring father. All of this hinged on her returning to him. Without it, there would be nothing.
He would never allow Nicole to marry another man and take his child with her. Just the thought made his blood boil, and he wished he could tear that man apart.
Nicole, Im serious this time, Jarrod stated icily, as though issuing a final warning. If you continue to oppose me, you will permanently lose any right to be with Austin. You know I have the means to ensure that.
Jarrod walked away without looking back.
Exhausted, Nicole collapsed to the ground, fists clenched and Lips quivering, yet her eyes blazed with defiance. Shed never allow Austin to live with that devil. She would protect Austin from any psychological harm.
As Nicole left the villa, the nanny was at the window, giving Nicole a discreet signal. This was their covert way of communicating that Austin was okay. This was their typical secret sign. When it was inconvenient for them to meet, the nanny would signal from afar, letting Nicole know Austin was okay.
Nicole felt relieved. With the nanny around, Austin would be safe and sound. She had carefully chosen this nanny, so she didnt worry much about Austins well-being. The nanny cherished Austin as if he were her own child.
Nicole stayed quiet in the car. When she got out and confirmed no one was tailing her, she still felt uneasy. So, she went to the ladies room to make a call.
Hello? a sweet and gentle voice answered.