Nicole remembered how things were easier for Stanley when Spencer and Samuel were still single.

Jared looked at Nicole, his eyes full of questions.

"You feel a lot more stressed out now, don't you?" “Shouldn't I be off the hook now? I have you, Nolan, and Lana," Nicole replied, her voice tinged with uncertainty.

Jared smirked in reply.

''Maybe, but it seems like your parents are even more anxious now, don't you thinke" Nicole shot Jared an annoyed glance, unable to deny that he did have a point.

"Let's head home." Then, she sighed and thought, 'How did I even end up becoming the center of discussion?' With a warm smile, Jared took Nicole's hand and led her to the car, and after a short drive, they pulled up at the Riddle residence.

Nolan and Lana, still awake, were watching TV with Gloria in the living room.

"Mommy!" The kids exclaimed and rushed over as soon as they spotted Nicole and Jared.

tousled their

Nolan said, tilting his head to

understand, and I wanted to ask you about it." Nicole's eyes narrowed as she

can you tuck me in?" Lana asked, reaching

replied and lifted Lana

for you guys, so I allowed them to watch a bit more TV before going up," Gloria said with a

got it

should head to bed too," Nicole

of

into her bedroom, Nicole entered

asked Jared, clearly knowing what Nolan and Nicole were up

tucked in first," Jared replied,

"Okay," Lana replied.

she also understood she could not do

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