Chapter 343

After the doctor shared all his advice and arrangements, he left the room along with the maid. After the room door was closed, Jacob sat by the side of Nicole's bed and watched her with a gentle gaze. She lay quietly on the bed. He couldn't be sure if it was the sedative that had taken effect, but the pained expression on her face disappeared gradually. At this moment, her breathing was even. Other than the fact that her face was slightly pale, she looked completely normal in all other aspects. Jacob extended his arm carefully and held her hand. He exhaled helplessly. Then, he said, "It was my bad, Coco. All this wouldn't have happened if I had found you sooner. I knew that you weren't feeling too good and that Griffin had ulterior motives, but I still left you to face him alone. I'm sorry…" While he mumbled softly in self-reproach, he let out a deep sigh and tightened his grasp on her hand. "Coco, even though I know that I can't make it up to you in this way, if possible