Raegan reminded him.
Considering his position as the CEO, and how inappropriate it would be if others overheard him, it would be quite embarrassing.
Understanding her concern, Mitchel responded with a chuckle, âFine.
Weâll continue this conversation later.
â
Raegan ended the call with a smile and a shake of her head, amused by their interaction.
She then realized she had forgotten to ask about Jarrod, but she decided she would just ask Mitchel that eveningâ¦.
Nicole had just arrived at the location where she was supposed to meet Ethel.
Ethel was easy to spot, dressed in a gray T-shirt, jeans, and sneakers, her short hair giving her a distinctively tomboyish look.
âMiss Lawrence,â Ethel greeted, waving at Nicole.
Nicole smiled in return, âEthel.
â
As they met, Ethel asked, âMiss Lawrence, Iâve checked the address.
Itâs close by, but do you still remember the way through the alley?â
Nicole was momentarily speechless, caught off-guard by the question.
âI should be able to find it,â Nicole said.
The credit for this went to Brettâs daughter.
There was a moment when the young girl experienced a severe episode during a stormy day.
In a predicament, Brett scoured for a taxi, concurrently fielding a work-related call from Wesson.
Perceiving Brettâs distress, Wesson promptly arrived and conveyed the girl to the hospital.
Amidst this, Nicole, present in the car, rendered assistance in caring for the distressed girl throughout the journey.
âExcellent.
â Ethel nodded with a hint of shyness.
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âMiss Lawrenceâ feels overly formal,â Nicole suggested.
Ethel, visibly embarrassed, scratched her head.
âMay I address you as Kiki?â
To Ethel, a palpable sense of disparity persisted between herself and Nicole, with Nicole hailing from the Lawrence familyâs elder lineage while she came from a humble background, in need of support.
Their paths in life and educational pursuits diverged significantly.
While Ethel maintained a detached demeanor toward other affluent individuals, approaching them with a professional demeanor, Nicole stood out.
Upon growing acquainted with Nicole, Ethel discerned that Nicole, like Wesson, embodied integrity, kindness, and resilience.
Ethel noted the entire Lawrence family embodied virtue and had extended generosity toward her.
Naturally, her sentiments toward them were distinct.
With a gentle smile, Nicole said, âCertainly.
â
The sight of Ethel evoked memories for Nicole, reminiscent of the moment her mother had delivered a little sister for Nicole who tragically succumbed shortly after birth.
At that time, the entire family mourned for an extended period, and though they never broached the subject of the infant again, her memory lingered perpetually in their hearts.
Nicole wondered had she possessed a sister like Ethel, the void left by her parentsâ demise might have been assuaged, potentially averting a cascade of psychological challenges.