Love Unbreakable by Bank Brook

After a brief reflection, Jarrod sent Vicki a message.

On the other side.

In the car, the sweet demeanor Austin had earlier was gone, replaced by a withdrawn and cold look as he faced Vicki.

He appeared slightly scared and uncomfortable.

“You had promised me that if I’m behaving, I will get to see my mommy, right?”

Vicki now wore a cold, detached expression, her previous gentle facade gone.

She responded in a stern tone, “Austin, you need to try harder.

The chance to see your mommy depends on making your father truly happy.

”

Austin was somewhat deflected.

He was naturally introverted and had already stretched his social skills to the max for the earlier performance in Jarrod’s presence.

Yet, he kept pushing himself, driven by Vicki’s assurance that if he could make Jarrod happy, he would get to see his mother.

But adults often masked their feelings well.

It was hard for Austin to judge Jarrod’s mood.

He was too young to grasp the complexities of Jarrod’s feelings.

Actually, Jarrod was quite pleased just then, compared with his usual self.

Austin bowed his head, anxiously fidgeting with his fingers.

He desperately wanted to see his mother.

Suddenly, Vicki’s phone beeped with a message from Jarrod.

It was concise and clear.

“Get prepared for the wedding.

”

“No shit!” Vicki erupted into laughter, tears of joy welling in her eyes.

She knew it! She had bet on the right horse! Jarrod did care about Austin and making him believe she treated Austin tenderly had made a difference.

Vicki’s face softened significantly.

She bent down to Austin and whispered, “Your father said you did well earlier.

Just a bit more effort and you’ll get to see your mommy.

”

Austin’s eyes widened in hopeful surprise.

“Really?”

“Absolutely.

Not only will you see your mother, but you’ll also get to live happily with her,” Vicki said, her eyes flashing with malice.

She vowed to deal with Nicole and Austin once she achieved her objectives, tying up any loose ends and making them vanish for good.

Austin’s face beamed with hope to reunite with Nicole, oblivious to Vicki’s ulterior motives.

The mere thought of seeing Nicole again after all these days filled him with joy.

Seizing the moment to capture a photo of Austin’s joyful face, Vicki sent Austin back and had the nanny take care of his evening routine.

Only when Austin went to bed did she text Jarrod back.

“I have been playing with Austin and only saw your message just now.

I’m so thrilled you want to make this official.

I love you.

”

She attached the photo of Austin’s genuine smile she had captured earlier and sent it off to Jarrod.

Then, Vicki exchanged a knowing look with the nanny taking care of Austin’s evening routine, who nodded and followed her.

Vicki moved to a secluded corner, away from any surveillance, and asked, “How’s that nanny holding up lately?”

Vicki was referring to the nanny originally responsible for Austin’s care, arranged by Nicole.

That nanny truly cared for Austin and would never hurt him.

No amount of money could sway her loyalty.

Therefore, Vicki had resorted to poisoning this loyal nanny, stealthily administering small doses of poison in the latter’s food and beverages.

Over a month, the toxins built up, and the nanny fell sick as expected.

Subsequently, the loyal nanny was in no condition to continue caring for Austin.

Within the hospital Vicki had arranged, no doctors could pinpoint the exact issue, attributing the nanny’s symptoms to gastrointestinal troubles.

Concerned, the loyal nanny was reluctant to leave Austin’s side since Nicole had entrusted Austin’s care to her.

She considered Austin almost her own, determined to protect him.