Chapter 1662:

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Rhett offered a smile. “You’d be surprised. I’m actually quite clumsy with everyday things.”

“You’re always joking, Mr. Bates,” the nurse said lightly, smiling.

Rhett had a way with words, easing the nurse into a smile with his playful banter.

With a keen interest in his surroundings, Rhett inquired, “What’s going on over there? I was stopped before I could get past.”

“The little girl?” the nurse responded as she continued tending to Rhett’s wound.

“Her family was murdered, leaving her with selective mutism. She hadn’t spoken a word until someone she trusted coaxed her out of silence.”

Rhett’s expression softened. “A little girl? She must have been terrified.”

“Absolutely,” the nurse nodded. “She witnessed a family member being stabbed multiple times. It would traumatize anyone.”

“Such tragic cases… Finding the culprit would at least bring some closure,” Rhett commented solemnly.

“I doubt that,” the nurse sighed.

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“The girl couldn’t provide any useful clues. Her father protected her from seeing anything. She didn’t have anything new to tell the police. I saw the officer leave, sighing deeply.”

This nurse was particularly well-informed because she regularly changed Callie’s bandages.

Rhett wanted to keep talking, but another nurse interrupted. “Julia, why are you still here? We’re swamped!”

“Okay, I’m on my way,” Julia replied, finishing up Rhett’s bandage.

Rhett expressed his gratitude, and Julia, blushing, responded, “You’re welcome.”

As Rhett walked away, the senior nurse cautioned Julia, “Be careful with your words. You shouldn’t discuss that case.”

“I haven’t shared anything confidential. Just what’s already common knowledge,” Julia lied.

“Just be cautious. You don’t want to invite trouble,” the senior nurse advised.

“I understand,” Julia responded quickly.

“You let his looks sway you,” the senior nurse teased.

Julia chuckled softly. “Why would someone like him, a top attorney, notice me? I just think he’s very kind.”

Indeed, Rhett had a warm and steady presence.

Meanwhile, after Nicole settled back into the car, Jarrod instructed the driver to move. Instead of heading to the hospital, they took the route to Nicole’s current residence.

Exhausted from the day’s events, Nicole quickly dozed off in the backseat.

As she slept, her head began to nod, unable to maintain a steady posture. The driver, noticing her discomfort, slowed down to smooth the ride, but the car still shuddered slightly on a bumpy stretch of road.

Just as Nicole’s head started to lurch to the side, Jarrod caught it with a steady hand. Gently, he guided her head to rest on his shoulder, providing a more comfortable position for her to continue sleeping.

When they arrived at her residence, Jarrod chose not to wake her. However, sleeping in the car wasn’t restful, and Nicole soon stirred awake.

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