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?”

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

called me,” Jared cooed, gently stroking Nicole’s

to disturb you in case you were dealing with something important.” Nicole shook her head. She

Nicole’s face in his hands, his eyes filled with sincerity. “You can call me anytime,

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

smile. “Well, next time, I

want to affect his work. Besides, she would not have to worry about him if she was around

eyes. “Are you sure you won’t be

understood what he meant. Her cheeks immediately flushed as she gave him a reproachful look. “I’d be there to accompany

to her

upset.

“Alright, from now on, you can come

Nicole scoffed as if saying,

on.” Jared pulled

we going?” Nicole blinked

glinted mischievously. “To take a bath and

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