Chapter 1257 Being Apart

"Nicky, have you forgotten you're still carrying my child?" Colton's voice reverberated through the room.

Nicole hesitated in her steps, her intention to leave momentarily faltering. After a brief pause, she exited the room.

Meanwhile, he remained rooted in place as he watched her walk away. He understood that she rarely wavered once she decided, no matter what he said. Yet, he couldn't accept this reality, and soon, a self-blame storm was brewing.

"Mr. Gardner, Miss Wrenn is here," Roxanna announced from the doorway. Although she stood outside, the voices from within allowed her to piece together the situation.

Given Nicole's fragile health and the precarious nature of the child in her, Roxanna surmised that a swift resolution might be the best course of action, despite the pain it would undoubtedly cause Colton. She couldn't help but feel frustrated at how Evelyn seemed to be the sole beneficiary of this complicated situation. While suppressing her discontent, Roxanna refrained from showing outward signs of inner turmoil.

me!" The man was bordering on madness now as he

from his grip. "Mr. Gardner, please compose yourself. Nicole believes that you have betrayed her. You are well aware of her temperament; she has no tolerance for deceit, especially concerning another

to release his grip on her arm as if reluctantly

leave now. After all, this is a research center, and outsiders are not allowed to stay." Her allegiance lay with Nicole, and all decisions depended on Nicole's choices. Even though she

a facade of composure in Colton's presence, aware that her guise would likely crumble soon after parting with

before entering her room. "Nicole, what's happening? Should I call Chloe? This isn't good for you!" Her concern became palpable—her eyes reddened and brimming with tears.

smile. "Don't be silly. What good would it do to call Chloe? It was my own fault for not listening to her advice. My erratic emotions... Cough.." Before she could finish her sentence, a severe coughing fit

Roxanna felt helpless as she watched Nicole's distressing coughing fit. Despite being a doctor, she found

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