Chapter 2298

Jared pulled Nicole into his arms, planting a gentle kiss on her temple with utmost care. Nicole looked up at him and rolled her eyes. Jared smiled helplessly. 'She really knows how to press my buttons.' It was not long until they arrived home. "Mommy!" Nolan and Lana came rushing over as they saw their parents arrive home. Jared swooped Lana off her feet and brought her into a hug. "I missed you, daddy!" Lana cheered, laughing. "I missed you too." Lana hugged her father's neck and smiled. Jared patted Lana's head and walked toward the sofa. Nicole looked at Nolan and asked, "Why are you guys still awake? Were you guys watching a movie?" "I wanted to wait for mommy to come home so Grandma watched with us," explained Nolan. Nicole held Nolan's hand and they walked toward the living room. "Mom." "You're back! Is your grandfather doing, ok?" Nicole nodded. "He's doing fine. We discussed some company matters and came straight back here after dinner." She left out the detail