A single glance was all it took for Raegan to realize Jarrod was plotting to take Nicoleâs child legally.
Raegan had refrained from confronting Rhett, knowing Nicole had likely requested she not be informed, to spare her additional stress.
Raegan had never imagined Jarrod would brazenly attempt to take Nicoleâs child.
Now that Nicole was in such a dire state, could he really strip her of any remaining hope?
Raegan erupted.
âThat scoundrel, Iâll find him and give him a piece of my mind!â
Wrapped up in her rage, Raegan failed to grasp the urgency of Nicoleâs predicament.
Attempting to stay composed, Nicole responded, âIâm okay, Raegan.
Donât go after him.
It wonât help.
He wonât listen to you.
Please, donât get worked up over this.
â
âBut I need to confront him, or Iâll burst! Itâs been ages since Iâve encountered someone so vile!â Raegan insisted, resolved to face Jarrod.
Nicole felt a measure of comfort from her friendâs fervor, thankful that Mitchel had shielded Raegan so effectively.
As the headlights of the pursuing car flashed in her rearview mirror, Nicole grew tense and quickly said, âRaegan, I canât talk right now.
I have an urgent matter to handle.
Letâs talk tomorrowâ¦â
Just as Nicole reached to hang up the phone, a loud crash echoed!
Derekâs silver sedan collided with Nicoleâs car again, tearing the bumper clean off her car.
Nicole let out a scream, a noise that traveled straight to Raegan through the phone.
âWhatâs happening, Nicole? Where are you? Are you in danger?â
Raeganâs voice trembled with panic.
As Nicoleâs forehead collided with the steering wheel and blood started to trickle down, she became dazed.
She thought about the possibility of dying today and realized she couldnât depart without uttering a few final words.
Struggling to breathe, Nicole said, âRaegan, please tell Austin⦠Tell him I love him.
My love for him never ceasedâ¦â
Despite Nicoleâs severe animosity against Jarrod, her affection for their son, Austin, had always prevailed.
He was the core of her existence, an essential part of her life.
Raegan, increasingly anxious, responded, âNicole, donât frighten me.
Whatâs happening? Where are you? Iâm on my way to find you!â
Unsure if there was enough time, Nicole pressed her hand against her bleeding forehead.
Blood was seeping between her fingers, yet she attempted to start the car.
âRaegan, and one more thing.
Could you relay a message to Roscoe for me?â Nicole said, bracing herself against the pain.
âPlease, take your time.
Thereâs no rush.
Just share with me⦠Where are you currently? Iâm going to find you!â Raegan implored anxiously, attempting to soothe Nicoleâs distress.
âTell Roscoe as long as heâs alright, Iâm happy.
Even if he later reclaims the memory about me, please tell him not to harbor guiltâ¦â
These were the sentiments Nicole wished to express to Roscoe.
She understood him deeply.
Should his memories resurface one day, he would loathe himself for his past deeds.
For now, in his state of amnesia, everything Roscoe undertook was innocent.
Unaware of his past, Roscoe was spared the weight of responsibility and could simply adhere to Miguelâs instructions without encountering any obstacles.