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.

can handle it." Hearing this, Jared stroked Nicole's hair, understanding that she wasn't ready to tell him yet, so he

of heartache, Jared held Nicole in his arms

to put so much pressure on

have me." Nicole looked up

were close, their faces

slightly stiff expression, Nicole leaned in and kissed Jared

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

planned to tell him everything, with no

and leaned down to kiss

Back at home, Nolan

Mommy." Nicole and Jared, holding Nolan and Lana, moved to the couch." Dad, Mom."

down, Nicole glanced around, noticed Stanley's

over at Tia's again? i "Yes,"

in the throes of love." What's surprising Nicole was that Stanley could turn out to be

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