Right Person, Wrong Time

Nicole headed straight to Gould Residence after getting off the plane. When she returned, a still silence was hovering over the living room. Several people sat together, but none of them spoke.

Nicole ran inside as soon as she got out of the car. When she arrived, her breathing wasn't steady. She panted heavily, her eyes reddening the instant she saw the man she yearned for day and night.

Seeing how hurt she looked, Rita stepped forward in an attempt to comfort her, asking, "Nicole, are you alright?"

Nicole shook her head and sniffled. In a voice choked with emotion, she replied, "I'm okay, Grandma. Don't worry about me."

Rita took her hand and asked under her breath, "Nicole, what exactly is going on between Colton and Evelyn?"

"Grandma, this is a long story, but it's not what Colton intended. I'll take care of this," replied Nicole in a low, soothing voice.

Hearing her say that, Rita was a little relieved. She nodded without asking any further questions. "Okay, this is your business, so I won't poke my nose into it. That being said, if you have any trouble and need my help, just tell me."

Nicole was moved to see that Rita was determined to side with her. She nodded without saying another word; then, composing her features, she regained her usual composure. Her bright, clear eyes staring at Colton, she slowly called out, "Colton."

Hearing her voice, Colton showed some response; his good-looking eyes flickered and darted toward her.

Hearing her voice, Colton showed some response; his good-looking eyes flickered and darted toward her.

Seeing the man react to her voice, Nicole got somewhat emotional. In a quavering voice, she continued, "Colton, look at me."

Seeing Nicole like this, Evelyn immediately stood up and stepped between the pair. She looked up at the woman with a frown, saying in a stern voice, "Nicole, now that Colton doesn't love you anymore, what's the use of calling out to him? Just hurry up and divorce him if you know what's good for you!"

Nicole's eyes grew frosty the instant she listened to Evelyn's words. This woman infected Colton with a voodoo bug and even fed him blood in order to control him. Luckily, Colton is in good health, or he might end up being tormented to death right away by the symptoms. That's how selfish Evelyn is; when she loves someone, she holds them against their will whether they love her or not. "Evelyn Wrenn, how could you infect Colton with a voodoo bug? Did it ever cross your mind how much harm this would do to him?!" she questioned coldly in a voice as icy as a freezing ice-cold pool in the dead of winter. "You keep saying that you love Colton, but your love is really cheap! All you know is to deprive others of their rights and control them. How despicable!"