Swiftly, Roscoe got to his feet.
âNicole, you should get ready for the day.
Iâll head out to get us breakfast.
â
Nicole hesitated.
âThereâs no need.
I usually skip breakfast.
â
For her, who could not savor flavors, all food was as tasteless as cardboard, making no meal preferable over another.
Yet, Roscoe saw it differently.
He believed she should revisit some of her once-favored dishes.
Even without taste, the act of eating cherished meals carried a different sentiment.
Roscoe tenderly took Nicoleâs hand, his demeanor gentle yet imploring in a charmingly persuasive way.
âNicole, please stay.
The nanny will arrive shortly.
Could you wait for me in the adjacent suite?â
Roscoe often gave Nicole a sense of stability, though his younger age sometimes showed through his playful pleading with her.
âs BunnyBookery His tone was earnest, and paired with his neat, attractive appearance, his playful requests didnât seem forced or insincere.
Nicole found such appeals hard to resist.
It was rare for a woman to withstand the charm of a âyounger brotherâ figure who oscillated between showing strength and vulnerability.
Roscoe was aware of this, reserving such tactics for moments they were most needed.
He understood that overdoing it could render it tiresome and ineffective.
Noticing Nicoleâs reluctance, he assured her, âJust thirty minutes.
Iâll be back quickly.
â
The breakfast spot was some distance away.
He promised to make haste.
Nicole, reluctant to quash his enthusiasm, conceded with a nod, âAlright, Iâll wait for you.
â
With a broad smile, Roscoe happily accepted the keys and departed.
Upon the nannyâs arrival, Nicole, wishing to avoid Austinâs gaze, slipped into the adjacent room.
Considering it was still quite early, she opted for a shower.
Freshly showered and clothed, she was greeted by the doorbell.
Anticipating Roscoe, Nicole opened the door with a welcoming smile.
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âThat was fastâ¦â
To her astonishment, it was Jarrod who stood before her.
Nicoleâs smile stunned instantly.
Seeing her smile, intended for someone else, made Jarrodâs heart constrict.
A pang of discomfort surged through him, marring his otherwise handsome expression.
His expression hardened, and his eyes grew intense, âHas he left?â
Jarrod attempted to enter.
Nicoleâs immediate worry was for Austin in the adjacent suite.
She feared Jarrod might discover Austinâs existence.
Absolutely not!
Jarrod walked forward, his voice carrying a hint of sarcasm.
âNicole, do you have a good night? Youâ¦â
Before he could continue, Nicole forcefully closed the door, locking him on the other side.
She pressed her back against the door, her heart racing.