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?”

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

me,” Jared cooed, gently stroking

you were dealing with something important.” Nicole shook her head. She

face in his hands, his eyes

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

“Well, next time, I can come

his work. Besides, she would

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

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

that he could not resist paying attention to her whenever she was around, whether she was trying to seduce

seemed upset. “What’s so

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

Nicole scoffed as if saying,

Jared pulled

are we going?”

eyes glinted mischievously. “To take a

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