She yearned to maintain her dignity, to leave this world with grace and poise.
âI understand,â Roscoe replied, comprehending her wishes.
He tenderly brushed her hair, his voice steady.
âDonât worry.
You wonât be alone.
â
He resolved to be by her side, should that day arrive.
Nicole peacefully drifted off to sleep.
Roscoeâs gaze turned icy as he faced the nurse, inquiring, âIs that man still waiting outside?â
The nurse nodded, and Roscoe stepped out, holding the medical report.
The nurse, observing Roscoeâs departure, suddenly sensed something was amiss.
Roscoeâs tone seemed to be dripped with disdain when referring to the man waiting for Nicole.
Her recollection revealed that while Roscoe maintained an air of aloofness, he had never before addressed patientsâ family members in such a manner.
Exiting the operating room, Roscoeâs observant eyes met Jarrod, whose forehead was lined with anxiety.
âDoctor, how is she?â Jarrod approached Roscoe, urgency lacing his voice.
It was only then that Jarrod recognized the doctorâs familiar countenance.
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nal demeanor, informed him, âThe fetus didnât survive.
The patient is extremely weak and shows signs of physical abuse.
Sheâs lost several fingernailsâ¦â
Jarrodâs heart clenched tightly at these words.
Roscoe continued, âShe has a severe stomach ulcer.
She hadnât eaten properly in days, and we found soil in her stomach.
If this continues, her condition will worsen.
â
Roscoe felt obliged to warn Jarrod about Nicoleâs condition, regardless of Nicoleâs reasons for keeping her cancer a secret.
After all, Nicole had to deal with Jarrod for some time before he managed to send Nicoleâs parents away.
Roscoe hoped Jarrod still had some semblance of a conscience.
Roscoe then presented a small box to Jarrod.
âShe requested this be given to you before surgery.
â
Jarrod, looking at the dark box, felt an ominous feeling.
Without opening it, he asked, âWhatâs inside?â calmly Roscoe replied, âIt contains a biological sample from the fetus.
Jarrod felt a sharp pang in his heart!