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,

Daniel looked

and though nothing was

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

returned

Lana approached Nicole and Jared,

gently touched their

you go to play with Great- grandma Wallace?" "Yeah, Great-grandma Wallace even told us stories," Lana said, looking up with a

them, sitting

"I saw Mrs.

Wallace Sr.

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

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

sighed, looking

isn't with me

Sr." "What's going

Sr.?" Nicole

"Tia wants Mrs.

Wallace Sr.

the front yard for easier care, but

Wallace Sr.

we're still trying to convince her,"

Gloria nodded.

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