Patricia had never approached Ellar for personal reasons; it was Ellar who had done so. Still, Charlie’s words just so happened to resonate with Patricia’s wish.

She, too, wanted to stay away from and never meet Ellar ever again.

After he saw that Patricia had entered her apartment, Charlie returned to his.

The sun shone brightly the next morning, and the Riddle family manor was merrier than ever.

Nolan and Lana woke up, took their showers, and knocked on Nicole’s bedroom door, trying to get their parents to wake up. After waiting for Nicole and Jared to get themselves cleaned up and dressed, the family went downstairs to the living room.

“Mommy, was your team-building event fun yesterday?” Lana asked out of curiosity.

“Yep, and everyone had fun,” Nicole answered, ruffling Lana’s hair.

Lana then continued with a mischievous grin and asked,” Can you bring us along next time?”

Chuckling, Nicole reached out to pinch Lana’s nose affectionately. “Kids are not encouraged to join these activities. You’ll only get bored even if you’re allowed to go.”

alright then,” Lana pouted without showing any

down the stairs, and once they saw that everyone was present, they chuckled and greeted them

Nolan and

and said, “It’s

Nolan and Lana replied, and followed their grandparents to the dining

looked at Jared. “Well,

which he took Nicole’s hand and walked

taken their seats, Stanley emerged from his room and trudged his way

complexion and instantly figured that he had a restless

Nicole shot Stanley a meaningful glance. Though

Nicole’s gaze, Stanley awkwardly looked away, unsure of how to

last night. However, he had nothing to tell Nicole, as he

to grasp what the situation

significant

taken the initiative to speak to her was a significant step up from where he had been. Only time would tell what would happen to the future of their

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