Chapter 181

Jacob's freshly washed hair cascaded loosely over his forehead as he walked to the bed. He leaned slightly closer to Nicole, who was still on the bed. A casual smirk graced his lips. "So, you're not going to take responsibility now?" Nicole pursed her lips, feeling a mix of annoyance and embarrassment well up inside her. "Jacob! Don't push it too far!" Observing her genuine anger, Jacob swiftly straightened up, grabbed a nearby shirt, and donned it. "Your clothes are ready. Just put them on and come out." Once Jacob closed the bedroom door, Nicole rose from the bed and headed to the bathroom for a shower. After showering and dressing up, her phone vibrated with a new text notification. Picking it up, she glanced at the screen to see a text from an unknown sender. "Nicole, I'm at the hospital. Aren't you coming to see me?" Attached with the text was a photo, showing a young man appearing pitiful and innocent, with bruises on his cheeks and a hint of blood at the corner of his mo