Tears filled Nicoleâs eyes.
âRaegan, this is Nicole.
â
âNicole, where are you now?â Raegan didnât realize Nicole was calling because she had a new number.
But when she heard Nicoleâs voice, she got excited.
âIâm in Ardlens now,â Nicole replied.
âTell me exactly where you are.
Iâm coming to you right now,â Raegan responded eagerly.
Nicoleâs spirits lifted considerably.
After all, she could rely on a trustworthy friend.
For a moment, she yearned to share all her troubles and complaints with Raegan, just like in old times.
Just then, a childâs voice chirped from the other end, âMommy⦠Mommyâ¦â
Raegan responded softly, âBaby, go play with the nanny for a bit.
Iâm talking to a dear friend right now.
Iâll join you soon, okay?â
âOhâ¦â the little one on the line babbled adorably, not yet fluent in speech.
Nicole realized that Raegan had two babies who were still breastfeeding.
This must be one of them.
She felt glad for her best friend, who was living a happy life.
Nicole bit back on her own grievances.
Her troubles and misfortunes were hers to bear, and Raegan couldnât resolve them.
Jarrod was a cunning man who covered his tracks well, and he was a friend of Mitchelâs.
Nicole didnât want to put Raegan in an awkward position.
She said, âRaegan, I still have some things to sort out.
Letâs catch up on old times later.
Right now, I need your help.
â
Raegan sounded slightly disappointed but quickly recovered.
âWhat do you need?â
âI need to find a reliable testing laboratory.
I want to have some medication tested.
â
âOkay, Iâll ask my husband to handle it.
He knows people in that field.
â Raegan agreed immediately, not even questioning the specifics of Nicoleâs request.
It was the deepest trust between close friends, without needing any words.
âIâll make sure my husband keeps it confidential,â Raegan added.
She understood the situation between Nicole and Jarrod.
Since Mitchel was Jarrodâs friend, she had to stay away from Jarrod, as Nicole had requested.
Since marrying, Mitchel has scaled back his social life.
He rarely attended gatherings unless necessary.
Each evening, he carried home his unfinished office work, determined to be a great father.
Heâd tuck the twins in and share bedtime stories with Janey.
After the children were asleep, heâd go to his study and work until midnight.
Raegan often felt guilty seeing him so worn, but Mitchel would reassure her with a hug, saying he wa s happy.
No matter what he accomplished, they would always be happy with him.
On the phone, Nicole expressed her gratitude, âThank you, Raegan.
â
âDonât mention it.
When youâre done with work, Iâll introduce you to my kids.
You havenât met them yet, and Janey always asks about you.
â
âSure, I will.
â
After ending the call, Nicole felt a significant weight lift off her shoulders.
There was no need for lengthy conversations.
She and Raegan understood each other well.
Nicole had a pill to analyze its content.
Just then, she slyly tucked it into her palm while Jarrod wasnât looking.
If the analysis confirmed that the pillâs contents matched what was in Jarrodâs system, it would strengthen her case for Austinâs custody.
Jarrod said he offered her one final chance, but she wasnât going to give him one.
If she stumbled, sheâd rise once more.
She was determined not to give up without a fight!
Meanwhile, at Serenity Villas.