The little girl was thrown into the sea by Fiona. Poor Tim was still waiting for Nicole to come with
people, but no one would come.
As for Nicole, she woke up after the dangerous night.
She was confused and looked around. It was a familiar place.
"Thank god. I thought you wouldn't wake up this time."
Nicole was surprised to hear Gabrielle's voice.
"Gabrielle?"
"Yes, here I am. You are so reckless. I've asked you to have rest. How could you get shot while looking
for a child? Fortunately, We're in the military compound. If it was other places, I would have to explain
why you got shot. Nicole, can you follow the doctor's instructions, just like other patients?"
Gabrielle shook her head.
Nicole felt embarrassed. She smiled and said, "Sorry. You know. It was an accident."
"Well, it was an accident. But you always get yourself into danger. If you continue to do that, you might
die before Samuel comes back."
What she said was a bit mean, but Nicole knew that Gabrielle was worried about her, so she didn't
retort.
Nicole suddenly thought of Tim.
"Where's Tim?"
"He has left."
Gabrielle avoided her gaze, but Nicole didn't notice.
"He left? That's good. Anyway, it's not appropriate for him to interfere in the Green family’s matters."
Gabrielle looked at her as if wanting to say something, but in the end, she remained quiet.
"I think I heard Tim said something in my ear. But I was too dizzy and didn't hear it clearly."
Nicole felt uneasy.
Gabrielle said casually, "He has stayed by your side for so many days. And he said he wanted to give
up on you. Perhaps he has straightened out his thinking and didn't want to go after you anymore."
Nicole paused for a moment and then said, "It would be the best if he let go. I've owed him too much."
"Alright. Forget about it. Zoe and Joseph have come to see you several times. You were in a coma and
they were really worried. I should tell them that you've woken up. By the way, Lucas is better now. He
has almost recovered. He kept saying that he wants to come back to see you. So, you'd better take
care. Don't make Lucas worry. Or you'll regret it. "
After saying that, Gabrielle stood up.
Nicole smiled bitterly.
She didn't want to get hurt, but she didn't have other choices in that situation.
Nicole was still a little sad when she thought of Tim, but she also felt relieved. Gabrielle said that Tim
had let go. It would be the best if it was true.
When she struggled to get up, Zoe and Joseph came in.
"Mommy!"
Zoe quickly ran over, throwing herself into Nicole's arms. But she suddenly stopped.
"What's wrong, Zoe?"
Nicole was ready to take Zoe. Seeing that Zoe paused, she asked.
Zoe looked at Nicole's shoulder and said disappointedly, "Mommy lied! Mommy is not a good child!"
Nicole was confused.
"What do you mean?"
"Mommy said we were just playing games, and we wouldn't get hurt. Mommy lied! That's so bad!"
Zoe complained.
But Nicole was moved.
Her daughter had really grown up. She was concerned about her mother.
"Alright, Mommy is wrong. Mommy shouldn't have lied to Zoe. But Mommy is alright now. See?"
"Come on. You're injured. Does it hurt? Do you want me to blow on your shoulder? Then it won't hurt
anymore."
As she spoke, Zoe approached Nicole and stood on tiptoe to blow on Nicole's shoulder.
Nicole felt touched as she saw Zoe’s worried expression.
"Mommy feels better now. It doesn't hurt anymore. Thank you, Zoe."
"You're welcome, Mommy. Don't get hurt anymore, okay? You have been unconscious for so long. Zoe
was really scared."
Zoe's eyes were filled with tears.
This was the first time that Nicole felt that Zoe had truly grown up.
"Alright!"
She stroked Zoe's head and wanted to hold Zoe in her arms. However, Zoe shook her head and said,
"Zoe has grown up. I am not crying for hugs. Mommy, you should have a good rest and quickly
recover."
"I will."
Nicole smiled again.
Joseph stood beside and didn't say anything, looking mature. But Nicole could tell from his eyes that he
was also worried.
"Joseph, come here."
Nicole waved her hand at him.
Only then did Joseph step forward.
"Mommy, are you alright?"
"Mommy is fine. Don't worry. You were scared too, right?"
Nicole held Joseph's hand.
Joseph's eyes brimmed with tears.
"Mommy, you must take care!"
"It's okay. Mommy is just a little injured. I'm fine."
She said with a smile.
Joseph still wanted to say something, but he thought of what Tim said before leaving. Therefore, he
didn't say it. He just nodded and enjoyed Nicole's warmth and love.
Gabrielle was touched as she saw them crying and smiling.
Then she said, "Nicole, I should remind you. Lucas is smart. You can't fool him. You should call him
later."
"Alright."
Nicole nodded.
Joseph knew that everyone was hiding it from Lucas and that Lucas had stayed in Blair's home to treat
his wounds. Therefore, Joseph was not worried about him. He also wanted to contact Lucas, but he
didn't know what to say.
After all, both of them heard it when Vincent said he wanted to kill Lucas.
Although Joseph wouldn't do that, he still felt guilty and didn't know how to face Lucas.
How could his daddy say that?
His daddy hated Lucas, and he even held Zoe in captivity.
Why were his parents so ruthless?
Joseph could not understand. He felt pain in heat. Now he didn't even dare to call his best friend.
Seeing that Joseph is absent-minded, Nicole thought that he was a little tired. She said, "Joseph, are
you tired? Go to have a rest. Mommy is fine, take Zoe out."
"Well, Mommy, take care of yourself."
Joseph nodded and wanted to leave with Zoe.
Zoe suddenly took out two pieces of chocolate from her pocket and handed them to Nicole.
"Mommy, this is my favorite chocolate. I kept them for you. You will recover after you eat them."
Looking at her daughter's chubby little hands and her reluctant expression, Nicole was amused but
also moved.
"Alright. Thank you, Zoe."
"You're welcome."
Although Zoe was a little reluctant, she still gave the chocolate to Nicole. Then she walked out with
Joseph contentedly.
"Did you see? The kids are so worried about you. You should not get hurt again. Nicole, listen, I'm not a
god. I can't pull you back from hell every time. I must remind you. If it happens again, I may not be able
to save you."
Gabrielle put on a long face.
But Nicole smiled and said, "I know. I'll listen to you as much as I can. Okay?"
"How could I believe you? You won't settle down unless Samuel comes back. Besides, Vincent has
taken actions, can you ignore him?"
Nicole chuckled.
"You knew everything. So why did you still blame me?"
"Anyway, I'll ask Blair to send someone and see what's going on with Samuel. You don't have to worry
about Mrs. Green. Samuel won't harm her. And you should avoid Vincent lately. We'll talk about it after
Samuel comes back. Now your main task is to recover, understand?"
Gabrielle's arrangement made sense. Thinking of the children's expectant and caring eyes, Nicole
nodded.
"Alright. I'll do what you said."
"Good. I'm leaving now. Call Lucas. You son doesn't look like a four-year-old child at all. He's too
difficult to handle."
Gabrielle shook her head and walked out.
Nicole was somewhat lonely as everyone had left.
This was the house of Gabrielle's parents. Nicole had her own home, but she had to stay here now.
She had family-her husband and children. But now they were apart. It was like a broken family.
Nicole felt a little upset.
She hoped that Blair could get news about Samuel.
She called Samuel again, but his phone was still off.
Nicole sighed and made a video call to Lucas.
Lucas answered it instantly.
"Mommy! Where are you? You are not at home?"
Lucas’ eyes were sharp.
Nicole smiled and said, "I have something to do with Auntie Gabrielle. And I'm in the military
compound. Mommy has been too busy recently and didn't have time to call you. How are you doing?
Do you feel better now?"
"Much better. I'm as strong as a lion now. Mommy, look!"
As he spoke, Lucas stretched out his arm and made a gesture to show his muscle.
Nicole was amused. She knew that Lucas did not want her to worry about him.
"Lucas, Mommy wants to discuss something with you."
"Alright."
Lucas hurriedly replied. He was a bit anxious.
Nicole thought for a while and said, "I want to go out with Auntie Gabrielle for a few days. Can you stay
at Uncle Blair's house when I am away from home?"
"Where is Mommy going?"
Lucas asked nervously.
"Nothing. I just want to see your daddy."
"Has something happened to Daddy?"
Lucas frowned.
Nicole's heart ached in pain, but she smiled and said, "No, he found a child there. And the child's
condition is not good. I want to go and take a look with Auntie Gabrielle. Don't worry about us. Don't go
to the Green's old mansion recently. I heard that Auntie Gabrielle has adopted Hedy as her daughter. It
was a new environment to her and she might not be used to it. You should take care of her."
"But Zoe..."
"Zoe is with Joseph. Don't worry."
Lucas nodded slightly.
"Well. Mommy, take care. Call me if you need help."
"Alright."
They talked for a while and ended the call. A hint of grief flashed through Nicole’s eyes. She didn't want
her son to worry. But if one day Lucas found that Samuel had gone missing, what would he do?
Just as Nicole hung up the phone, someone suddenly broke in through the window and stood in front of
her.
"Nothing. | just want to see your daddy."
"Has something happened to Daddy?"
Lucas frowned.
Nicole's heart ached in pain, but she smiled and said, "No, he found a child there. And the child's
condition is not good. | want to go and take a look with Auntie Gabrielle. Don't worry about us. Don't go
to the Green's old mansion recently. | heard that Auntie Gabrielle has adopted Hedy as her daughter. It
was a new environment to her and she might not be used to it. You should take care of her."
"But Zoe..."
"Zoe is with Joseph. Don't worry."
Lucas nodded slightly.
"Well. Mommy, take care. Call me if you need help."
"Alright."
They talked for a while and ended the call. A hint of grief flashed through Nicole’s eyes. She didn't want
her son to worry. But if one day Lucas found that Samuel had gone missing, what would he do?
Just as Nicole hung up the phone, someone suddenly broke in through the window and stood in front of
her.
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