“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.”

the hospital to pick me up.’ Seeing her lying down as instructed, Jared smiled warmly. He cleared the table and grabbed his laptop to finish

opened her

having stayed up late

Nicole softly touched his cheek but stayed

she nestled closer to Jared’s arm, happy to

moments were precious to her. She found

woke up and gazed at Nicole. “Don’t you want to

Nicole inquired, a bit

in his arms. “Let’s go see how

night, and Nicole knew the kids

they woke up,” Nicole said,

and freshening

Lana came running

just about to check on you,” Nicole said, lovingly

you and Daddy,” Lana said, looking up

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