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.”

then,” Lana pouted without showing any signs

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

Grandma!” Nolan and Lana greeted them

she approached the couch, Gloria shot the kitchen a glance and said, “It’s almost time for breakfast. Let’s head to the

and Lana replied, and followed their grandparents to

Nicole chuckled and looked

he took Nicole’s

Stanley emerged from his room and trudged

complexion and instantly figured

shot Stanley a meaningful glance. Though she did not say anything, her expression

unsure of how to respond to her

was sure that his current condition was due to his interaction with Tia last night. However, he had nothing to tell Nicole, as

to grasp what the situation

had been no significant progress between Stanley and

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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