Nicole opened her eyes and slowly sat up. Out of nowhere, Jared grabbed her and kissed right at the temple.

Blushing, Nicole playfully frowned at Jared. “Get up already, would you?”

With a gentle gaze, Jared planted a kiss on Nicole’s forehead before releasing her for her morning shower.

Nicole hurried off to the bathroom after she had gotten off the bed.

She then calmed herself with a splash of cold water on the face. ‘Will that jerk just chill in the morning? His appetite is almost too much for me to handle.’ After washing up and preparing to make her way downstairs for breakfast, Nolan and Lana approached Nicole just as she was leaving her room.

“Mommy,” the kids called out.

With each of them clinging to Nicole’s arms, the kids’ faces lit up with delight as they headed to the first floor with their mother.

“Oh, you’re all awake. Let’s have breakfast then,” Gloria greeted once she had seen them.

As they were sitting at the dining table, Nicole noticed Stanley’s pale complexion and asked, “Did you sleep well last night? You don’t look so good.” ”Oh really?” Stanley touched his face. “Well, I had an alright sleep.”

had kept him awake during the night prior. However, Stanley seemed determined to not dwell on it, so Nicole decided not to press him for more

came over to send

including Stanley. She then snuck a brief glance at

departed. He could not help but feel that there was something alienating about the way she was behaving right

Dad, I’ll get going,”

Stanley, but as she did not wish to say

breakfast in front of

are these few acting so weirdly today?” Daniel

the same feeling.

they did not understand why the kids looked as if

strolled off to the

arranged for someone to keep an eye on Damien. She’ll inform me if there’s any news,” Nicole said, believing that Damien would no

was just a matter

always ask Charlie if

“Sure thing,” Nicole agreed.

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