Right Person, Wrong Time

"Chloe, I'm left with no other option. Can you please do this favor for me?" Nicole gazed up at Chloe earnestly, her weary eyes now alarmingly red, with teardrops sliding down from the corners.

On the other hand, Chloe held back the words she was about to say. She understood that Nicole was holding back tears, protecting her last vestiges of dignity. "Alright, I understand," she conceded as she closed her eyes with a resigned sigh. It seems there is no alternative at this moment.

After hearing this, a bright smile blossomed on Nicole's face.

In the meantime, Chloe's gaze lingered as she took in the sight. It was the first genuine smile she had seen from Nicole since then. The previous smiles had been difficult to witness, appearing more coerced than sincere.

"I'll prepare it and bring it to you tomorrow morning," she said, swallowing her emotions as she spoke. She left the room, wondering why Nicole had to endure such suffering. She also pondered why Nicole refused to reveal who had cast the voodoo on her—she wouldn't let that person escape easily.

After Chloe departed, Nicole picked up her phone and dialed a number she hadn't called in a long time. "Zach, I might need your help," she said.

Meanwhile, at the Gardners' Villa, Colton had locked himself in his room for a day and night, isolated since returning from the research center.

Evelyn stood outside his door, knocking vigorously. "Colton, could you meet me just once? I need to talk to you," she shouted with an ear-piercing scream.

The butler next to her shook his head, concerned for her well-being. "Miss Wrenn, you should rest. You might be able to endure this, but think about the child you're carrying."

He was taken aback when he saw Colton bringing Evelyn home the other day. After all, it had been a while since he had seen Nicole. The sudden appearance of Evelyn made him realize that something must have happened between Colton and Nicole. Shockingly, Miss Wrenn is pregnant with Mr. Gardner's child! He sighed as he pondered this. He then recalled a few days prior when Colton came home, brimming with happiness, and shared with him the joy of Nicole's pregnancy. Who could have foreseen that Miss Wrenn would also become pregnant? Fate truly has a way of playing tricks on people.

"He hasn't eaten anything for a whole day and night. This will affect his health if he continues like this. He needs to eat something," Evelyn expressed her concerns while holding a plate of delicious food that had gone cold.

After hearing this, the butler frowned deeply. He had also considered what she had just said, but they knew Colton wouldn't take their advice unless it came from Nicole.

As seconds ticked away, Evelyn suddenly remembered Colton was scheduled to meet Nicole today. Hence, she hurriedly handed the plate of food to the butler and shouted, "Colton, you're meeting Nicole today. You won't have the strength to face her if you don't eat!"