“Then we’ll keep at it,” Jared said, undeterred by the lack of evidence.

“What’s your plan?” Benjamin asked, curious.

“I wanted a permanent solution, but if that’s not possible, I’ll keep playing the game with him,” Jared said, determination in his eyes. He wouldn’t let Everett win easily.

“Do what you have to. I…” Benjamin paused, his tone firm. “I’ve cut ties with that bastard. The Riddle family doesn’t need him.”

To Benjamin, Everett didn’t deserve to be part of the family, and cutting him off was the right choice.

“Got it,” Jared said, his expression serious.

“Jared, thanks for looking after Nicole,” Benjamin said, sighing. “I know she’s not as agile as she used to be, probably because of everything she’s been through.”

“Grandpa, it’s my job,” Jared replied. Protecting Nicole was important to him.

But Jared couldn’t shake the feeling. Even though he hadn’t told Benjamin everything, he’d noticed the changes in Nicole.

may not know the details, but

the changes after everything she’d been

faced some dangers. She survived, but there were

Nicole could still hold her own, she wasn’t as strong as she used

been easy

lot, but Nolan and Lana have been there

made Benjamin smile, relieved and

Nicole rested her head on Jared’s shoulder, their arms intertwined. She whispered, “What did you

said, not

say?” Nicole

head, holding her

casually. If there wasn’t anything

way to

her. “Is that

all we can do for now. And there’s no need to be disappointed; we

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