Nicole snuggled close to Jared, murmuring, “When people are happy, they drink more. And guess what? I’m starting to remember stuff from school.”

Jared looked at her. Lately, she had been remembering a lot from her childhood and her time at Royal Creek Institute.” What about that cafe?” Jared asked her softly, remembering it was from her school days.

“Cafe?” Nicole frowned and then shook her head. “I don’t remember.”

Jared smiled affectionately at her. “Let’s go home.”

“Mhm, home,” Nicole replied, nestling her head on Jared’s shoulder. She smiled in contentment.

They soon returned to the Riddle family manor. Though everyone had gone to bed, the lights in the living room remained on, likely for those not yet home. As Jared carried Nicole inside, the butler, still up, was waiting forthem.

butler began, his gaze lingering on Nicole who seemed

responded quickly. “She’s a little tipsy,

simply

ascend the stairs, holding Nicole in his

called back, “Turn off the lights. They won’t be coming

looked surprised. ‘Samuel and Spencer aren’t returning tonight? They didn’t inform us.’ However, taking Jared’s word for it, the butler turned off the

back? Did they tell you?” Nicole asked, frowning slightly. ‘I

they were, someone needs to look after them,” Jared

‘That makes sense. They should have

in the room, Nicole said, “Put

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