At his words, Nicole's defiance seemed to crumble.
Pain still racked her body. She knew better than to rile up this madman.
Jarrod’s phone pierced the tension with its ring.
Without hesitation, he answered, “Honey.”
Amidst her haze of discomfort, Nicole discerned the caller's identity.
It was Jamie.
Then, Jarrod’s voice took on an unusual softness as he said, “I'1L be there in no
time. Just stay put.”
Once the call ended, Jarrod addressed Nicole, who was still hooked to her IV,
“Alec will take you back.”
Nicole turned away, too entangled in her emotions to reply.
Jarrod’s eyes remained cool, unaffected by her silence.
“Don't pretend to be jealous. Your acting disgusts me, he sneered, then strode
out without a second glance.
Alone, Nicole exhaled in relief.
She reveled in the thought that Jamie's needs might keep Jarrod away tonight,
granting her a rare peace.
She drifted into a light doze only to be startled awake by a cold sensation on her
legs.
“Who's there?”
Her ankle was suddenly seized, and she locked eyes with Roscoe's attractive
face, his actions clear.
A wave of shyness washed over her flushed features.
In his usual deep tone, Roscoe murmured, “Let me tend to your wounds, Nicole.”
Roscoe grasped Nicole's ankle gently, yet his touch was steady and did not
interfere with his task.
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Clad in disposable plastic gloves,
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The sensation was so comforting
that Nicole found her toes
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Roscoe's expression remained detached throughout the procedure.
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Once he finished with the ointment,
he discarded his gloves in the trash
bin, along with the porridge Jarrod
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He exited briefly, returning with a thermos in hand, and proceeded to elevate the
bed.
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