“Thank you,” Nicole expressed her gratitude with a warm smile as she thanked Jared.

“Dig in,” Jared said, gently smoothing her hair before heading out of the room.

Nicole, slightly puzzled but not dwelling on it, started eating. She was genuinely hungry and also eager to rest early.

Right after finishing her dinner, Jared returned with a cup of tea.

Nicole couldn’t help but laugh, “I’m full now.”

“The weather’s cold, have some ginger tea,” Jared softly suggested.

Only then did Nicole realize he had gone out again to make ginger tea. Taking the cup, she sipped the warm tea.

Jared affectionately ruffled her hair, “Go rest now.”

“You’re not resting?” Nicole asked, a bit puzzled. She wondered, ’Isn’t he going to sleep?’ “I’ve still got some work to do,” Jared mentioned, giving her a quick kiss on the forehead and patting her shoulder, motioning for her to head to bed.

Nicole planted a peck on Jared’s cheek. “Okay, you better get some rest too.

Goodnight.”

her search for Patricia might have interrupted Jared’s work, so now he had to get back to it.’ No wonder he came to the hospital to pick me up.’ Seeing

Nicole gradually opened her eyes and peeked

likely having stayed

with warmth, Nicole softly touched his

to Jared’s arm, happy

to her. She

Jared woke up and gazed at Nicole. “Don’t you want to catch a bit more sleep?” he

bit worried she might have

sitting up while keeping Nicole in his arms. “Let’s go see how

Lana last night, and Nicole knew the

time they woke up,” Nicole

up and freshening

and Lana came running

check on you,” Nicole said, lovingly

wake you and Daddy,” Lana said,

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