Time flew, and dusk arrived quickly.

Nicole left work to find Jared waiting for her.

Getting into the car, Nicole smiled at Jared and asked, "Have you been waiting long?" "Not at all." Jared gently took Nicole's hand, his voice soft.

"You look tired.

Was it a busy day?" Leaning her head on Jared's shoulder, Nicole replied softly, "It was okay." She didn't have any problems with her work.

It was just that the issues with Everett seemed to have no beginning or end, leaving her feeling somewhat gloomy.

However, she didn't want to tell Jared about this just yet, not until she had some evidence.

Jared looked down at Nicole and gently squeezed her hand, saying, "Tell me if something's bothering you.

all by yourself." A warmth flickered through her heart, and Nicole smiled, saying, " Don't worry, I can handle it." Hearing

a pang of heartache, Jared held Nicole in his arms and

need to put so much

have me." Nicole

close, their faces

Nicole leaned in and kissed Jared on the

smile, " Okay, I know." She was aware of his concern, but since things were still uncertain, she wanted to wait

planned to tell

leaned down to kiss

home, Nolan and Lana

their parents return, they joyously rushed over, calling out, " Daddy, Mommy." Nicole and Jared, holding Nolan and Lana, moved to the couch." Dad, Mom." "Welcome back,"

glanced around, noticed Stanley's absence, and shrugged with a

again? i "Yes," Gloria responded with a

love." What's surprising Nicole was that Stanley could turn out to be so devoted,

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