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?”

against Jared’s chest. “Of course, I was

called me,” Jared

didn’t want to disturb you in case you were dealing with something important.” Nicole

Nicole’s face in his hands, his eyes

would always answer her call as

smile. “Well, next time, I can come and keep you company when you’re

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

of mischief in his eyes. “Are

she gave him a reproachful look. “I’d be there to accompany you while you

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

upset.

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

scoffed as if saying,

on.” Jared pulled Nicole

going?” Nicole

glinted mischievously. “To take a bath and

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