Right Person, Wrong Time

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.

bordering on madness now as he grasped Roxanna's arms

that

turmoil, prompting him to release his grip on her arm as if reluctantly acknowledging her

stay." Her allegiance lay with Nicole, and all decisions depended on Nicole's choices. Even though she felt sorry for the two lovers, the threads

presence, aware that her guise would likely crumble soon after parting with him. With a resigned exhale, she struggled to regulate her breath, feeling an unanticipated weakness coursing through her as if several of her

to find Nicole collapsing before entering her room. "Nicole, what's happening? Should I call Chloe? This isn't good for you!" Her concern became palpable—her

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

coughing fit. Despite being a doctor, she found