Chapter 2292: Chapter 2298

Unwilling to depart without delivering the necessary warning to Roscoe, Nicole dialed Raegan’s number.

“Nicole, what’s going on?” Raegan sensed Nicole’s call was urgent.

Given Nicole’s occupied schedule, she wouldn’t have called otherwise.

“Raegan, could you help me obtain Roscoe’s personal phone number? I need to reach out to him,” Nicole hastily said, making her request clear.

Without hesitation, Raegan replied, “Sure, I’ll have my husband handle it.

He’ll send it to your phone shortly.

”

Grateful for the assistance, Nicole felt a pang of guilt for frequently relying on Raegan.

“Thank you, Raegan.

”

Concerned about potential misinterpretation, Nicole hastened to reassure, “Please, don’t worry.

I won’t do anything untoward.

”

“No need to thank me.

We’re close friends, and I trust you implicitly,” Raegan reassured warmly.

“Have you been swamped with work lately?” Raegan inquired.

‘s BunnyBookery “Mm… A bit,” Nicole replied, a slight embellishment, though not entirely untrue.

Nicole’s schedule at Kingbel Club was indeed demanding.

She slept during the day and toiled through the night until dawn, leaving little time for herself.

Visiting her mother was a priority, often following straight after work, despite her fatigue.

Furthermore, Nicole was reluctant to burden Raegan with her personal affairs.

Raegan had three children to care for, a responsibility Nicole realized was more challenging than she had imagined.

Moreover, Jarrod was Austin’s biological father.

Even with Mitchel’s involvement, assistance would be limited.

Nicole understood she alone, as Austin’s biological mother, must confront Jarrod.

“Understood.

With the babies keeping me occupied, I’ve scaled back on social engagements.

Once they’re a bit older, I’ll bring them and Janey to visit you and Austin.

”

“Alright.

” Nicole agreed with a smile, opting not to elaborate.

Raegan said, “Then take good care of Austin and yourself.

”

“I will.

”

After concluding the call, Nicole mulled over Raegan’s words.

Would Jarrod ensure Austin’s proper care? Could she entrust Austin’s well-being to Jarrod alone? If it were solely Jarrod, she might entertain the idea of relinquishing custody.

Given her health limitations, she couldn’t guarantee accompanying Austin for long.

Perhaps one day, she would meet her own end, given her condition.

Austin still had his biological father to rely on.

Perhaps that would be preferable to having no one.

Yet, Nicole harbored no trust for Vicki whose malevolence lurked behind a facade of innocence.

If Vicki conceived after the wedding, Austin would undoubtedly become a source of vexation and an obstacle demanding elimination in her eyes.

That was why Nicole couldn’t relent.

Never in this life would she allow Austin to become a pawn in someone else’s game or in harm’s way.

Before long, Raegan forwarded Roscoe’s personal phone number to Nicole.

Nicole dialed but received no response.

She attempted another call, met with silence.

Nicole resorted to a text.

“Roscoe, it’s Nicole.

Urgent matter.

Please call back.

”

After dispatching the message, it plummeted like a stone into the abyss of the oceanic void, met with prolonged silence.