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.

gently tousled their

for you," Nolan said, tilting his head to

was something I didn't understand, and I wanted to ask you about it." Nicole's eyes narrowed as she realized Nolan was probably referring to

tuck me in?" Lana

Jared replied and lifted Lana into

watch

got it from

should head to bed

nods of understanding, everyone headed

Gloria had retired into her bedroom, Nicole entered Nolan's room with

Daddy?" Lana asked Jared,

first," Jared replied, giving Lana's nose a playful

"Okay," Lana replied.

understood she could

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