It was clear why men found her irresistible, and even the stoic Jarrod couldnt help but be drawn to her.
Vicki clenched her jaw and snapped, Youre just letting me walk away, Miss Lawrence? I thought youd want an update about your son.
Nicoles eyes snapped open, and she bolted upright. What about Austin?
Didnt you say you wanted to be left alone? Vicki retorted, standing up and feigning a departure. I wont bother you anymore. It seems youre not that concerned about your son.
Stop! Nicoles voice cracked as she reached out, grabbing Vickis wrist to stop her. Explain yourself. Whats going on with Austin?
Vicki grimaced, surprised by Nicoles strength. Youre hurting me, she complained.
Nicole released her grip immediately and persisted, Tell me. Whats happened to Austin?
Rubbing her wrist, Vicki muttered, Hes just got a minor fever, nothing serious.
What? Nicoles voice rose in alarm. A fever? Austins health is fragile. Are you telling me hes not being taken care of?
Nicoles anger simmered beneath the surface. Jarrod had taken Austin away from her care, and this was the care Austin was receiving?
Every bout of illness for Austin was perilous.
This mans negligence is appalling. He cant even look after his own son properly! Nicole fumed internally.
Why are you blaming me? His getting sick is your fault! Vicki shot back, her tone accusatory.
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Excuse me? Nicole was confused by Vickis words.
Vickis voice held a hint of accusation. If Jarrod hadnt been here with you, neglecting Austin, Austin wouldnt be sick right now.
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Nicole fell silent, realizing the implications. It seemed Vicki had engineered this situation.
Vickis mask slipped further, her voice cold as she continued, I hear Austin has a serious heart condition. Even a mild cold could be dangerous for him
Nonsense! Nicole snapped, anger flaring within her. Though Austin was delicate, the nanny usually kept him well.
Yet, under Jarrods watch and Vickis care, Austin had fallen ill.
How could Jarrod entrust his son to a woman so clearly infatuated with him? Was he out of his mind?
The thought of Vicki harming Austin wasnt far-fetched in Nicoles overwhelmed mind.
These troubling thoughts swirled in Nicoles head, her anxiety mounting. She struggled to regain her composure and demanded, Vicki, just tell me what you want.
Emboldened, Vicki veiled her smirk with her hand, her voice soft but cutting. I heard you were quite the hostess, helping Jarrod entertain his guests by drinking with them. You were quite good at it, werent you?
Nicole, bewildered by the change in topic, shook her head in denial.