Nicole walked to the window and looked at the courtyard outside.

Jared’s car slowly came to a stop. He got out and walked into the house.

Nicole drew her gaze away. Just as she turned around, Jared had already pushed open the door and approached her.

“You’re back,” Nicole said with a smile. In the next second, Jared embraced her.

“Were you waiting for me?” Jared asked softly, lowering his head to kiss her forehead.

Nicole wrapped her arms around Jared’s waist, tilting her head to meet his gaze.

“Why are you so late?”

“An impromptu international video conference came up. I came back as soon as it ended,” Jared explained while taking Nicole away from the window.

“Oh, I was wondering why you were so late.”

Jared smirked as he teased her, “You were worried about me, weren’t you?”

leaning her head against Jared’s

me,” Jared

Nicole shook her head. She was hesitant, but she

Nicole’s face in his hands, his eyes filled with sincerity. “You

was busy with, Jared would always answer her call as he did

responded with a smile. “Well, next time, I can

not want to bother Jared, nor did she want to affect his work. Besides, she would not have

hint of mischief in his eyes. “Are

cheeks immediately flushed as she gave him a reproachful look. “I’d

could not resist paying attention to her whenever she was around,

upset. “What’s

gently grasped Nicole’s hand. “Alright, from now on, you can come and

saying, ‘That’s

on.” Jared pulled Nicole

going?” Nicole blinked in

glinted mischievously. “To take a bath

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