The living room was now empty, save for Stanley, who appeared to be somewhat depressed and lonely.

Leaning back against the couch, Stanley sat in silence, as if contemplating something. It was only after fifteen minutes that he stood, as if he had made a decision, and returned to his room.

Meanwhile, Nicole and Jared were watching Nolan, who was playing his game.

Jared was also holding Lana, who was leaning against his shoulder, her eyes heavy with sleep.

“Daddy, I want to go to bed.” Lana rested on Jared’s shoulder with her eyes closed, unable to stay awake anymore.

After shooting Nicole a glance, Jared said, “I’ll take Lana back to sleep.”

“Okay.” Nicole agreed, her attention returning to the computer screen.

Nolan’s gameplay seemed ordinary, much like a typical levelbased game.

However, Nicole could tell that something was off about it.

cheered loudly, snapping

that Nolan had completed the level, she reminded him, “It’s getting late, and your sister has already gone to sleep. It’s time

computer down, and went off

pajamas, Nicole, who was sitting on the bedside, then

find this game?”

one day. I thought it carried no risks,

he asked. ‘Why is it that Mommy seems really concerned with the game? Mommy rarely cares about these things.’

Go to sleep early.”

went to sleep, brushing his earlier

Nolan had fallen asleep, Nicole got up to leave the room. Just before leaving, her gaze fell on the computer screen

Nicole saw that Jared had already returned. She sat down, unable to

you suspecting?” Jared softly asked upon noticing how serious she

can’t explain it clearly. I just feel that something is

he began to take her concerns seriously as well. “Tell me specifically. What kind of feeling is it?

sharing it might prove useful; it might provide

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