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.

Johnston,” the butler began, his gaze lingering on Nicole who seemed a bit unsteady. “Should I

need,” Jared responded quickly. “She’s a

butler simply nodded. “Alright

to ascend the stairs, holding Nicole in his

“Turn off the lights. They won’t

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 lights and headed

be back? Did they tell you?” Nicole asked, frowning

as they were, someone needs to

They should

Nicole said, “Put me

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