Though Jared was rejected by Nicole, he still felt really good about himself as he considered that Nicole's sullen look was strangely cute.

"Haha." Jared let out a sarcastic laugh before letting out a low laugh.

Feeling a little hot, Nicole's cheeks became even redder, and her heartbeat quickened.

As the cool night breeze blew through her hair, Nicole did not dare to make eye contact with Jared. Nicole was scared to meet his eyes, afraid that she would get lost in them.

"Tell me about your stay at Crescent Island," Jared requested as he gently combed Nicole's hair.

Jared felt regretful he was unable to be by Nicole's side, but he wanted to know how they lived.

"It's nothing special. I occasionally do my missions, while the rest of my time is spent taking care of Nolan and Lana," Nicole said lightly.

knew that it must have been very tough for her to

hugged Nicole's shoulders, vowing to himself that he would share

hard to breathe, but the warmth filled Nicole's heart. It

once mysterious but now were filled with reassurance, making her feel safe. Nicole curled her lips. She did not respond to Jared's words. Instead, she felt more at peace by being

and Nicole brought the twins back to the Riddle residence. They were already fast

rascals are very excited. They don't want to go home until they tire themselves out." Nicole felt helpless, unable to control both Nolan and Lana's eagerness

but since they like it so much, why

get their rest first," said Nicole as she remembered that her children would be starting kindergarten over the

wonder if they'll be able to adapt,' Nicole

ordinary identities to protect them. However, Jared was still worried. 'I

nodded, thinking Jared's arrangement to be very

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