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?”

Nicole admitted, leaning her head against Jared’s chest. “Of course,

could’ve called me,” Jared cooed, gently stroking

in case you were dealing with something important.” Nicole shook her

cupped Nicole’s face in his hands, his eyes filled with

matter what he was busy with, Jared would always answer her call as he did not want her to

next time, I can come and keep you

nor did she want to affect his work. Besides, she would not have to worry about him if she was

of mischief in his eyes. “Are you sure you won’t be

reproachful look. “I’d be there to accompany you

resist paying attention to her whenever

upset. “What’s

“Alright, from now on, you can come and

scoffed as if saying, ‘That’s

Jared pulled

we going?” Nicole

mischievously. “To take a

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