“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.”

No wonder he came to the hospital to pick me up.’ Seeing her lying down as instructed, Jared

opened her eyes and peeked at

likely having

warmth, Nicole softly touched his cheek but

to Jared’s arm, happy to stay peacefully beside

were precious to her. She found solace

shift, Jared woke up and gazed at Nicole. “Don’t you

Nicole inquired, a bit worried she might have

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

last night, and Nicole knew the kids would be missing

up,” Nicole said,

getting up and freshening up, they left

Nolan and Lana came running toward

check on you,” Nicole said, lovingly patting their

you and Daddy,” Lana said, looking

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