“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.”

to it.’ No wonder he came to the hospital to pick me up.’ Seeing her lying down as instructed, Jared smiled warmly. He cleared the table

gradually opened her

having stayed up late the

Nicole softly touched his cheek but stayed put

nestled closer to Jared’s arm,

precious to her. She found solace just being

up and gazed at Nicole. “Don’t you want to catch a bit more

you?” Nicole inquired, a bit worried she might have disrupted his

answered, sitting up while keeping Nicole in his

and Nicole knew the kids

they woke up,” Nicole said, checking

up and freshening up,

Nolan and Lana came running toward

just about to check on you,” Nicole said,

to come wake you and Daddy,” Lana said,

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