“The kids have been waiting for you eagerly at home. They really missed you,”

Max said, smiling a bit.

“Yeah, we missed them too,” Nicole replied, smiling.

Even though it had only been a few days, it felt like a long time to them.

When they got back to the Riddle residence from the airport, it was already dark.

As they entered the house, Nolan and Lana rushed over and hugged Nicole and Jared.

“Daddy, Mommy, we missed you so much,” Nolan and Lana said, looking up at them with their little heads tilted.

Nicole gently stroked their heads and softly replied, “We missed you too.”

“You’re back earlier than we thought,” Gloria said with a smile.

Nicole and Jared, holding Nolan and Lana, settled on the couch.

“We finished work and decided to come back early,” Nicole replied, smiling.

have been eating less the past few days, really missing you,” Gloria

been video calling you

Lana said, patting her

as good when her

affectionately picked up Lana and

“Yes,” Lana nodded vigorously.

Lana’s nose and said, “Then the cake I bought might just have to be

Lana’s eyes sparkled

it’s your favorite cake,” Jared said as Max walked in with several

down,”

coffee table and reported, “The

“Okay,” Jared acknowledged.

and said,” Dad, Mom, these are

gifts, Nicole packed them in bags, planning

contained two

for you on our way back,” Nicole said, giving a box to

cake, swallowed hard and said, “Daddy,

room, a joyful atmosphere enveloping

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