Because the loyal nanny refused hospitalization, Vicki relocated her to a storage area behind the villa, under the pretext of preventing Austin from catching any illness.
Vicki also ensured that medical staff attended to the loyal nanny, thus averting any suspicion about her actions.
Even Alec, such a sharp man, didnt notice anything amiss and praised Vicki when briefing Jarrod on the situation.
The nanny, having just taken care of Austins evening routine and was led away by Vicki, peered outside and murmured, It wont be long now. She probably wont make it to the next month.
Vickis eyes sparkled mischievously as she smiled. Please ensure shes well taken care of. I dont want her to pass away before my wedding. It will bring bad luck.
The nanny nodded.
Vicki said, Ive transferred the funds for your sons expenses abroad. Once this is all settled, Ill send over three years worth of costs.
The nanny was overjoyed and expressed her gratitude profusely.
Originally, this nannys son couldnt afford to study overseas due to financial constraints. Influenced by a peer, he insisted on pursuing education abroad. The nanny had tried talking sense into him, telling him about their familys money troubles. But her son went to extremes, refused to eat, and hurt himself to protest. Feeling like she had no choice, the nanny agreed to work with Vicki.
Vicki promised to cover her sons educational and living expenses in exchange for the nannys assistance in a darker scheme.
The nanny wouldnt dare target Jarrods son, nor did she want to face Jarrods potential wrath. After all, Jarrod was a respected figure, not easily crossed.
Yet, normally speaking, one wouldnt suspect a nanny, should anything go amiss. As long as one played it safe, nobody would find out a thing.
Over time without rousing anyones suspicion, the nanny transitioned from anxiety to the lack of a guilty conscience. Threading carefully seemed like a minor sacrifice for her sons bright future.
On the other side. Nicole sent another message to the nanny she had arranged for Austin, inquiring about Austins well-being. The response was reassuring with a photo.
The photo of Austin was taken recently, evident in Austins season-appropriate attire, looking healthy and well-cared for.
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Nicole stared at Austins photo, a mix of yearning and turmoil in her eyes. There had been a time when her own pain was too great, making it unbearable for her to see Austins face. Austins presence was a painful reminder of Jarrod. She loved Austin deeply, yet despised Jarrod with every fiber of her being. These conflicting feelings rendered her unable to be the emotionally stable mother she wanted to be.
Her psychiatrist had recommended a temporary separation from Austin to help her stabilize emotionally.
Reluctantly, Nicole followed this advice, and during their time apart, she found solace in his photos. She studied each new photo intently, afraid of missing even the slightest detail.
Her fingers traced his photo tenderly, a loving expression on her face. Sometimes, she felt it might be a good idea to let Jarrod take care of Austin if he could provide a stable home. Maybe then, she could watch Austin grow up from afar and be there if he ever needed her.
Recently, Austin seemed to be adjusting well and hadnt mentioned her.
A pang of self-pity struck Nicole. Perhaps Austin preferred his new family Maybe he found her too emotionally unstable. She shied away from even watching Austin from a distance, terrified of not being accepted by him.
If Austin detested her, she resolved to let him go. She didnt see Austin just as her child, but as an independent individual whose thoughts she deeply respected.
As Nicole looked at the photo again, her finger gently caressed his cheek, but suddenly, her finger slipped, and the page rolled down to the bottom of the photo.
Something at the bottom of the picture caught her eye. Squinting, she enlarged the photo, a sense of dread washing over her as she spotted something amiss.