Chapter 1642:

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Nicole looked at him, wondering if this was still the Jarrod she knew. This unexpected change was very strange. He appeared less aloof and more approachable, almost like a completely different person.

Nicole was not going to indulge his emotions. She said, “Yes, I am kind, but I choose whom to be kind to.”

The message was clear.

Jarrod went quiet. After a moment, he said, “I want to eat that fish.”

Nicole hesitated but chose to oblige him. Since he was still recovering, she selected a boneless piece from the belly of the fish and fed it to him along with the congee.

This was once routine for Jarrod. He always offered Nicole the first piece of fish belly.

After eating the fish belly, Jarrod said, “I’m full.”

Nicole responded, “You should eat more to recover faster. Then Conor wouldn’t need to pretend he has a stomach ache.” She had seen right through Conor’s act.

Jarrod didn’t argue. He glanced at the picked-over fish bones and said, “Nicole, I regret it. I wish I had not been so harsh with you before.”

Nicole remained silent.

Jarrod observed her closely. Maybe because the thought of another child between them got him thinking deeper. How had things come to this?

Mitchel had once pointed out that Jarrod was too extreme in his ways—his love and hatred overwhelming.

Mitchel had made similar mistakes before but had recognized them in time to make amends, leading to his current happiness.

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Happiness… Jarrod dared to dream of that. He simply prayed for Nicole to have a safe delivery. He was determined to make things right.

As Nicole offered him another spoonful of congee, she said, “Let’s not dwell on the past. I’m pleased with our current dynamic, neither too close nor too distant, giving us both space.”

Nicole chose not to elaborate. After all, with two children soon to be part of their lives, a strained relationship would not be beneficial for their children’s mental and emotional development.

Furthermore, Austin had begun to like Jarrod, a sign that Jarrod had invested genuine effort in their relationship. Winning Austin’s affection was no trivial achievement.

Although Jarrod had not fully taken Roscoe’s place in Austin’s heart, it was still a big step forward. This reminded Nicole of something about Roscoe. “I asked Roscoe to analyze those pills he and I both took. I’m considering trying them on Austin.”

Jarrod frowned and said, “Are they suitable for Austin?”

Jarrod was familiar with the pills’ effects. Nicole’s medical report was the strongest proof. Even the experts he talked to could not make sense of her sudden improvement.

While Nicole had recovered, deciding to use those pills on Austin needed careful thought.

“Roscoe checked the ingredients for me. It’s safe. Austin’s condition is quite unique. If we delay, it might become riskier. Even if the pills only offer temporary relief, I think it’s worth a try.”

It had been a while since Nicole had taken those pills. No negative side effects thus far suggested their potential benefits.

Though Nicole had her reservations, she could not ignore those witches’ claims of significantly extended lifespans, even if they stopped short of promising immortality.

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