Chapter 22

"Mom, what are all these dresses for?" Nicole asked. Heidi excitedly said, "I had the missing daughter announcement removed from Boyd Corporation's website today. Now that you're back, I have to host a grand party to present you to everyone!" Nicole felt a warmth stir in her heart after hearing this. It would've been a lie to say that she wasn't moved. Since reuniting with her mother, Heidi had done everything she could to make up for lost time, sometimes twice over. But Nicole had always been quiet and low-key by nature. She was overwhelmed at the thought of a party being thrown for her. After all, she didn't know anyone from these elite circles. There was also a chance Jacob might see her. She wasn't ready to face him yet. Nicole lowered her gaze and murmured, "Mom, the issue at the hospital still hasn't been fully resolved, and Dad hasn't woken up yet. Maybe we should wait until he's better before we throw the party. I'm not in a rush for the world to know." Upon hearing this,