Chapter 2260


    The corners of Nicole’s lips lifted as she shook her head lightly. ‘As I had expected, as hard it was


    before to push him away, it is equally as hard to resist the temptation now.’


    Nicole changed into a fresh pair of pajamas beforeying down on her bed to get some shuteye. It was


    the first time Nicole hadid down in an empty bed without him as she looked at the empty space next


    to her.


    Nicole reached for her phone, wanting to give Jared a call.


    ‘He might be busy. No, I should not bother him.’ Nicole hesitated.


    Late in the night, Jared returned to the Riddle residence where he saw that Nicole was already fast


    asleep on the bed. Jared softened his movements, not wanting to wake Nicole up.


    Jared quickly showered up and got into bed with Nicole. He frowned when he saw that Nicole was fast


    asleep with her phone in her hand. He gently took her phone out of her grasp, and that was when the


    screen lit up, showing Jared’s contact. Jared squinted his eyes as he stared at her phone, and soon, a


    sh of softness crossed his eyes.


    He reached out and gently caressed Nicole’s cheek, ‘Did she miss me and wanted to call me?1


    Feeling warm and fuzzy, he pulled Nicole into his arms and hugged her tightly.


    As her eyes flickered open in confusion, she muttered,” You’re back.”


    “Yeah,” Jared whispered, whereupon Nicole leaned


    Jared stared at Nicole lovingly as she slept soundly. He let out a soft sigh as he slowly fell asleep.


    The next morning, the bright and warm sun rays beamed into the room. When Nicole opened her eyes,


    she saw that Jared was still fast asleep. She gently slipped out of bed, careful to not wake him up.


    However, Jared stirred as soon as Nicole moved.


    “Sorry I woke you up,” she apologized, feeling guilty for waking Jared up.


    “No, it’s okay. It’s time to get up anyway.” Jared smiled as he smoothened Nicole’s hair, to which she


    raised her brows.


    “You came home sote yesterday; you should get some rest.”


    “No, it’s okay. There’s a meeting I need to attend,” Jared said as he sat up on the bed with Nicole in his


    arms.


    “What have you been so busy withtely? Is there work?” Nicole asked, her eyes brimming with


    concern.


    Jared looked down at Nicole, his gaze wavering. “It’s nothing, it’s all in the past.


    Nicole frowned a little, feeling confused, ‘What does he mean when he said it’s all in the past? Did he


    handle the issues alone?’


    Nicole wanted to press on for more information, but by then, Jared had already gotten out of bed. She


    bit her lip and got out of bed without any further questions.


    Both of them quickly washed up and changed into sets of fresh clothes before heading downstairs for


    breakfast.


    Nicole swept her nce across the dining table, and there, she noticed that Spencer was not present.


    This caused her to raise a brow.


    ‘Spencer did note backst night. I wonder how they both are doing.’


    “Daddy, try this. It’s good.” Lana’s voice red out, snapping Nicole back to reality.


    Then, Nicole watched as Lana passed a sunny side up to Jared.


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    A proud grin was present on Jared’s face as he watched his daughter pass him the egg.


    “Daddy has one already. You should eat it so you can grow stronger,” Jared softly said as he passed it


    back onto Lana’s te.