Chapter 1286

Chapter 1286 It’s Yours

Roxanna got the underlying message and quickly agreed to Chloe's statements. Her excitement was evident as she

exclaimed, "Yeah. This place is a mess without you."

In the meantime, Nicole's mood had been dampened by thoughts of Colton, but the ladies managed to lift her

spirits and coax out a laugh. She was gradually getting over the situation and realized that she couldn't prevent him

from misconstruing things, nor could she easily explain the child's existence. Such explanations might only worsen

the misunderstanding and drive them further apart.

Then, Albert chimed in, affirming the ladies with a nod of approval. "Yeah, they're right."

It has been a long time since everyone has been so amicable. The last time this happened… Suddenly, thoughts of

Colton flooded Nicole's mind, capturing her attention ultimately. The memory of him surged within her, engulfing

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her thoughts and emotions.

Then, Roxanna huddled closer and suggested tentatively, "We should lay out the event's details now, Nicole."

After hearing this, Nicole snapped out of her reverie, looking at Roxanna with a blank expression before her eyes

suddenly lit up, and a smile broke across her face.

Roxanna blinked, wondering why Nicole seemed momentarily absent. Internalizing her frustrations, she silently

lamented the complexities of relationships. Still, she was relieved not to have a boyfriend herself. "Chloe will talk to

you about that later. I should get back to work now," she conveyed, shaking her head in mild resignation. Even

amidst these interactions, work remained a crucial priority.

Roxanna was about to leave, and Nicole said, expressing her gratitude, "Sure. Thanks for everything, Roxanna." She

nodded appreciatively, aware of the immense effort Roxanna had invested in over the past month. With Chloe

engrossed in the lab and herself absent from the helm, Roxanna had admirably managed things independently.

Halting in her tracks, Roxanna fought back tears that threatened to escape, then turned around and chuckled softly.

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"Oh, it's nothing, Nicole. Just part of my job," she responded lightly, quickly exiting before Nicole could extend her

gratitude further.

Nicole smiled as she watched Roxanna walk away. Beneath the surface, she grasped the unspoken sentiments

behind Roxanna's words and actions, their bond forged through years of camaraderie. She's so genuine, she mused

fondly.

Meanwhile, Colton had been waiting at home quietly, waiting for an important call.

Earlier, the butler had taken the blood samples to the hospital and would inform Colton as soon as the results were

available. Then, Colton would rush to the hospital to ascertain the truth himself.

Three hours had elapsed since the butler left, leaving Colton increasingly frustrated. He yearned to establish his

innocence, to unequivocally demonstrate that Evelyn's child was not his own. The mere thought of rekindling his

relationship with Nicole sent a jolt through him, surprising even himself. Then, he lifted his head, revealing

bloodshot eyes that added to his grisly appearance. The toll of his emotions was evident.
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Ring! Ring! Ring!

At this instant, his phone rang, and the sound pierced the air within the villa's walls. He stood up, his hands

trembling as he grasped the phone. The caller's number was familiar, and he answered the call with a gulp.

"Mr. Gardner, the results are out, but I haven't gone through them—"

Before his butler could finish his sentence, Colton abruptly ended the call and dashed out of the villa. He was

determined to witness the results firsthand and thereby prove his innocence.

On the other hand, the butler stood momentarily taken aback by Colton's sudden hang-up, but he soon regained his

composure. I must get used to this. Then, he settled into a nearby resting area. Clutching the sealed envelope

containing the results, he swiftly stuffed it inside the folder, ensuring that his employer would be the initial recipient

of its contents.

Colton sped to the hospital and found his butler a moment later. He surged forward and promptly seized the

envelope before the butler could say anything.

Well, um, that's normal, the butler mumbled.