Nicole answered the phone immediately. It was Samuel.
She felt somewhat uneasy because Samuel called at this time.
"Samuel? What's wrong?"
There was a trace of urgency in her voice.
Samuel sensed that she was nervous. He asked in an undertone, "Are you very nervous?"
"Yeah, a little. After all, this is the first time I've participated in something like this."
Nicole was candid.
There were no secrets between them. Plus, Samuel taught her. She didn't have anything to hide from
him.
Samuel continued, "Do you want me to be with you?"
"No."
Nicole refused. Samuel was disappointed.
"That was an unequivocal rejection!"
Nicole cleared her throat.
She said, "You know I didn't mean that. I care about you. I don't want you to be exhausted given your
poor health conditions."
"I understand."
The corners of his mouth turned up.
How could he not know Nicole cared about him? He just wanted to banter with her so that she wouldn't
be too nervous.
"Don't worry about Petty. Even if it's been a long time, you have to be patient. Petty has been receiving
professional training since she was little. Even if something goes wrong, she will be able to deal with it.
Besides, she has feelings for Zac. She will be fine."
Hearing that, Nicole sighed and said, "Don't you think we've gone too far? We take advantage of her
feelings and threaten her to do things for us. I really feel bad."
"You're just too kind."
Samuel had expected that Nicole would feel guilty. After all, it was her first time. She wished everything
could have a happy ending, but how could it be possible?
Nicole knew she shouldn't have such feelings, but Samuel was the only person whom she could spoke
her mind to.
"I'm not. I just feel a bit uneasy."
"You'll get used to it gradually," Samuel comforted her softly.
Suddenly, his phone rang.
Nicole was surprised, and she became nervous again.
"Is it news from Petty?"
"I have to hang up. I'll check the situation and let you know later."
With that, Samuel hung up.
Hearing the beeps, Nicole grew more anxious.
Was it successful?
Did Zama give herself away?
It mattered the lives of Mrs. Don, Laurel, and others.
Nicole was waiting anxiously.
Mrs. Don was asleep. Her ventilator was working properly. However, this was too torturous for Nicole.
Just as she was about to lose control, Samuel called her.
"Nicole, something happened to Petty. I'll go take a look."
Samuel was serious.
Nicole's heart sank.
"Didn't you say that Petty had professional training and that everything would be fine?"
"It's nothing serious. I'll settle it. Don't worry. Rest assured. Your grandmother will be fine."
What Samuel said discomforted Nicole.
"Tell me where she is. I'll go there. You stay in the hospital."
Nicole cut to the chase.
"No!"
Samuel turned her down without hesitation.
He knew what Nicole was capable of. She wasn't good at fighting. He wouldn't allow her to risk her life.
However, Samuel was in poor physical conditions.
She was worried about Samuel and afraid this was a trap.
But if she insisted on going, Samuel would not agree.
So Nicole let out a cry. Samuel was caught off guard.
He asked with concern, "What's the matter?"
"Nothing. I had a stomachache. Uncle and my mother are not here, and I don't know where they have
gone. I can't leave grandmother. Can you come here and bring me something?"
Her voice was weak.
Samuel suddenly tensed up.
"What do you want? I'll buy it immediately."
"Sanitary pads. My period is coming."
Her voice was very soft, with a trace of embarrassment.
Samuel was surprised. He clearly did not expect this.
He coughed awkwardly and said, "Wait a moment. I'll be right there."
"Thank you!"
Putting down the phone, Nicole blushed. But there was determination in her eyes.
She asked Finn to give her a dose of anesthetic and hid it under her sleeve.
Nicole whispered to Mrs. Don who was still unconscious, "Grandma, I know you need me to be with
you. But Samuel will be here. He's your grandson-in-law. He will be looking after you. Samuel is also
sick. You're in good company. I can't watch you being unconscious and do nothing. But Samuel is my
love. He can't be in trouble either. Zama has always been ruthless. Our confrontation has already
begun. She will not give up until she gets what she wants. I understand the current situation. So does
Samuel. I can't let him risk his life. Will you take good care of him for me when he arrives? When I
come back, I will make you tea."
Nicole was very sincere, but Mrs. Don didn't have any reaction.
Patients with a stroke shouldn't be like this. Doctors said Mrs. Don had a stroke, but Nicole had a
hunch that she was poisoned.
Nicole had to confront Zama for the sake of her grandmother.
With that Nicole gently tucked her in. But she failed to see that Mrs. Don's fingers moved slightly.
When Samuel arrived at the ward, Nicole was resting with her arms on the bed, looking exhausted.
"Nicole!"
His heart ached and he walked to her.
Nicole looked up. Samuel was heartbroken at the sight of her pale face.
"How do you feel? Do you need to see a doctor?"
Nicole felt guilty because of his anxious look. But she constrained it.
"I'm fine. Maybe I caught a cold. My stomach is aching."
"I'll rub it for you."
Samuel put the sanitary pads aside. He knelt down, lifted Nicole's clothes and put his hand on her
stomach.
His palm was very warm. With his hand on her stomach, she felt warmth seeping into her skin and into
her blood veins.
Samuel didn't have too much sweet talk, but he always protected her when she needed it the most.
Nicole was touched. She looked him in the eye.
She couldn't ask Samuel to risk his life for her.
Besides, he hadn't recovered. He still had injuries.
The thought prompted Nicole to take out the anesthetic and clench it in her hand. She whispered,
"Samuel."
"Huh?"
Samuel thought Nicole was very uncomfortable. That was why her voice was much softer. So he
rubbed with greater force.
Nicole was surrounded by warmth. She was on the verge of tears as she stared at Samuel emotionally.
"Samuel, I love you."
Samuel was surprised by her sudden confession. His expression became much gentler.
"I know."
Samuel put on a smile.
Nicole found his smile so beautiful and charming. She would never get bored of seeing his smile.
"Did I ever tell you that you're attractive?"
"You didn't."
Samuel found Nicole was somewhat different today. She was anxious.
He looked at Nicole and said, "Don't worry. I'm good at fighting. No one can harm me. I know it's
dangerous. But Zama won't be able to harm me. I will bring the antidote back."
Nicole almost cried. She hurriedly turned her head around and said, "Why are you so confident? What
is Zama's background? Why can't doctors cure my grandma?"
Samuel shook his head.
"Her family makes a living by making traditional Chinese medicine. They have medicine that is
unknown to us. Although doctors can provide some treatment, it takes time to develop poisons. I don't
think Mrs. Don or Laurel have enough time for doctors to figure out the ingredients. At present, Zama is
the only hope. We can only take the risk and give it a try."
Nicole had always found Zama very mysterious, but no one was able to find out about her identity. It
was as if she was being protected.
Nicole did not know who she was, but she knew that they were in grave danger.
She knew that Zama was her only hope. But she also understood Zama would not fall into their trap.
Thinking of this, Nicole felt that she might be too impatient. Perhaps it was foolish to ask Petty to
cooperate with her.
However, she did not say anything to Samuel. She just looked at Samuel gently and said, "You will
return safely, won't you?"
"Of course!"
Samuel comforted her with a smile.
Nicole put her hand on his head, then her hand went all the way down to his neck.
"Samuel, you know that I really don't want you to be hurt, just like you don't want me to be harmed."
"I know. Don't worry. I will protect myself well. Don't worry about me."
Samuel sensed her worry. He smiled at her to make her feel better.
Nicole nodded and smiled back. She said, "Remember what I said. I hope you are fine."
"I will!"
Samuel saw that Nicole looked better. He thought her stomach must have stopped aching. He pulled
back his hand and put down Nicole's clothes. He was about to say something, but Nicole said,
"Samuel, I'm sorry."
"Why?"
Samuel was shocked. But before he could ask anything, an icy cold liquid had already been injected
into his neck.
"Nicole."
He was shocked. Unable to withstand the effects of the medicine, he fainted and fell on her
thighs.
He was shocked. Unable to withstand the effects of the medicine, he fainted and fell on her
thighs.
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