Chapter 2405: Chapter 2412

Luckily, Austin was perceptive.

“Mommy, I understand.

I haven’t done anything wrong.

I will continue to confront those who do wrong and ensure they don’t get away with it.

”

Pleased with her son’s maturity, Nicole responded, “That’s right, Austin.

But next time, let’s prioritize our safety first.

We’ll leave it to the adults to handle the bad people, okay?”

“I understand,” Austin replied with a nod.

Then, shifting the conversation, Austin asked, “Mommy, when can we visit your mother together?”

Startled, Nicole asked, “You’ve seen her?”

Austin hesitated, fearing her reaction, and then clarified, “Yes.

Daddy… That man took me to see her.

He told me she’s my grandma, your mommy.

”

Mixed emotions flooded Nicole.

Jarrod had introduced Austin to her mother without her knowledge.

She realized Jarrod had managed to bring Austin to visit her mother without crossing paths with her, likely on purpose.

Jarrod was indeed quite cunning.

Austin shared, “Grandma can’t talk, but she smiles at me.

I tell her lots of things and she just keeps smiling.

”

Nicole gently stroked Austin’s head and responded, “Yes, Austin, you have a wonderful way of cheering your grandma up.

Next time, we’ll both go visit her together.

”

Austin then asked, “Mommy, when can I see Roscoe? I miss him.

”

Roscoe had been a significant presence in Austin’s childhood, treating him kindly throughout.

Despite his young age, Austin remembered those who had shown him kindness, prompting him to ask about Roscoe after a lengthy absence.

Nicole hesitated, unsure how to explain Roscoe’s current condition.

If Austin discovered that Roscoe’s memory loss had led to the failure to recognize him, it would shatter his heart.

“Roscoe is very busy right now.

We’ll arrange a visit when the time is right, okay?” Nicole explained.

Austin, always compliant, did not press further.

After some time spent talking, Nicole tucked Austin into bed and then left his room.

She was unfamiliar with the layout of Jarrod’s villa, except for the guest rooms.

Choosing one at random, she decided to unwind with a bath, having previously asked a servant to bring a change of clothes.

As she settled into the bath, she called out without looking, “Just put it down.

Thank you.

”

She enjoyed the sheer relief of the warm water.

Exhausted from the events of the past few days, Nicole relished the bath’s comfort, so much so that she had no desire to move.

It was only after finishing her bath and as she was about to retrieve her clothes that Nicole noticed the door hadn’t closed.

She turned around and froze.

Jarrod was there, standing by the bed, with her clothes laid out beside him.

Nicole instinctively tightened her grip on the towel around her.

Jarrod’s laugh was sharp and mocking.

“Why bother covering up? Have I not seen every part of you?” His voice was low, dripping with smugness.

Rather than relenting, Nicole clutched the towel even tighter.

“Who let you in?”