Chapter 3061


    They had to n stuff ahead so Steve could look after his pregnant wife without worrying about work


    and home.


    "Okay, we gotta think about this and get it sorted," Daniel agreed, looking at Nicole. "If it''s necessary, I


    can stayte at the office.’


    Nicole shook her head, smiling. "Nah, Sean and I got it covered."


    Some department heads could decide stuff on their own, passing tasks as needed, while she and Sean


    would talk about and figure out the big decisions. She was confident they could handle it.


    "Just don''t push yourself too hard, okay? Take it easy,'' Gloria advised Nicole, looking worried.


    Nicole nodded, "I got it, don''t stress.''


    It was gettingte, so after a bit of chatting, everyone went upstairs to rest.


    In Nn''s room, Nicole said, "I''ll check out everything about Royal Creek Elementary before deciding.''


    "But Mommy, I really want to go to Royal Creek Elementary. I''ll work hard, even if it''s tough," Nn said


    firmly.


    "Alright, I''ll think about what you said," Nicole promised.


    After Nn fell asleep, Nicole left his room and went back to hers. She noticed Jared standing by the


    window. "Lana went to sleep fast, huh?" she said as she approached him.


    "Yeah," Jared turned to face Nicole, his eyes full of love.


    "It must''ve been tough for you, giving birth to our kids," Jared said gently, hugging Nicole tightly.


    Nicole paused, realizing why Jared had seemed upset during dinner-it was because she''d mentioned


    childbirth preparations.


    Looking up at Jared, Nicole smiled. "I''m okay, and having them was the best thing ever."


    Having Nn and Lana made her life much more exciting; it added so much color.


    Jared held her close, feeling overwhelmed with tenderness, unable to fathom how she''d managed


    during those times.


    Nicole nestled into his hug, wrapping her arms around his waist, her face beaming with happiness. To


    her, the past didn''t matter anymore; all that mattered was the joy in her life.


    The next day dawned bright and sunny.


    Nicole settled into her office chair when there was a knock on the door, and Er appeared.


    "What brings you here?'' Nicole asked, a bit surprised to see Er.


    "Oh, nothing much, just wanted to check in," Er replied, trying to sound casual.


    Nicole raised an eyebrow, her tone suggesting there might be more to it. ■ Here to see me or someone


    else?"


    Er''s eyes flickered with awkwardness as he scratched his head. "Just checking in."


    "Patricia''s busy,” Nicole teased, giving Er a yful look.


    "Did she head to DillCorp?" Er asked, his instincts kicking in.


    He had an inkling of what Patricia had been busy withtely. With the BayCorp matter settled, it was


    likely that Everett would set his sights on


    DillCorp. Er wondered if Patricia was ready for it.


    "Don''t worry, she''s got it under control,'' Nicole reassured Er after noticing his concern.


    "Okay," Er nodded. Despite his trust in Patricia''s abilities, he couldn''t shake off his wariness of


    Everett''s ruthless tactics.


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    ''If you''re really worried, go check on her," Nicole teased lightly.


    Er shook his head immediately. "I think it''s best not to."


    He and Patricia had agreed to keep their interactions strictly work-rted. Going to see her now would


    break their agreement, something he couldn''t bring himself to do.


    Seeing Er''s conflicted expression, Nicole changed the subject. "Anything else?"


    "No, just wanted to see if I could help with anything," Er said.


    "Just focus on that project," Nicole instructed. "Lulu said she''d lend a hand too, so if you run into any


    problems, reach out to her.’