Daniel had actually heard some things at the Riddle family manor and wanted to ask Nicole and Jared about them.

But he forgot that it might cause Gloria unnecessary worry.

"Really?" Gloria asked, sounding doubtful.

"Yes, I'm actually just worried about our children being overworked.

I thought I'd remind them not to exhaust themselves, " Daniel continued.

Gloria nodded.

"I see." Then, turning to Nicole, Gloria said, "But you do seem to have lost some weight recently.

Is work too demanding?" “Mom, it's been busy lately, but we can handle it.

Don't worry," Nicole reassured with a smile, as if there really was nothing troubling her.

"Eat more," Gloria said, serving Nicole more food with a look of concern.

Nicole glanced at Daniel.

"Dad, don't worry.

Together, we'll manage just fine." She knew Daniel's concerns weren't limited to business matters; he probably also knew about the situation with Everett.

hear," Daniel nodded, understanding that Nicole was telling him there were others who could help her, easing

looked toward

though nothing was said,

of Nicole, and Jared, of course, intended to protect

dinner, Stanley returned with Nolan

Nolan and Lana approached Nicole and Jared, diving into

touched

with Great- grandma Wallace?" "Yeah, Great-grandma Wallace even told us

sitting

"I saw Mrs.

Wallace Sr.

tired, so I let her rest earlier and brought them back." "Mhm," Nicole nodded

Tia decided on anything? The house is almost ready; it’s time to set a date,"

looking somewhat

isn't with me and Tia, it's

"What's going

Nicole

"Tia wants Mrs.

Wallace Sr.

front yard for easier

Wallace Sr.

want to move, so we're still trying to convince her,"

Gloria nodded.

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