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Chapter 2996
"The kids have been waiting for you eagerly at home. They really missed you," Max said, smiling a bit.
"Yeah, we missed them too," Nicole replied, smiling.
Even though it had only been a few days, it felt like a long time to them.
When they got back to the Riddle residence from the airport, it was already dark.
As they entered the house, Nolan and Lana rushed over and hugged Nicole and Jared.
"Daddy, Mommy, we missed you so much," Nolan and Lana said, looking up at them with their little
heads tilted.
Nicole gently stroked their heads and softly replied, "We missed you too."
"You're back earlier than we thought," Gloria said with a smile.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtNicole and Jared, holding Nolan and Lana, settled on the couch.
"We finished work and decided to come back early," Nicole replied, smiling.
"It's great to have you back. These two have been eating less the past few days, really missing you,"
Gloria said, looking at Nolan and Lana with a touch of concern.
Nicole touched the little ones' cheeks gently and said, "I've been video calling you every day, and yet
you're still like this."
"But we're really full," Lana said, patting her belly.
She felt that the food didn't taste as good when her parents weren't at home.
Jared affectionately picked up Lana and asked, "Are you sure you're full?"
"Yes," Lana nodded vigorously.
Jared playfully pinched Lana's nose and said, "Then the cake I bought might just have to be for your
brother."
"Cake?" Lana's eyes sparkled with anticipation.
"Yes, Mommy said it's your favorite cake," Jared said as Max walked in with several bags.
"Put them down," Jared instructed quietly.
Max placed the bags on the coffee table and reported, "The luggage has been sent to the rooms."
"Okay," Jared acknowledged.
After Max left, Nicole started opening the bags and said," Dad, Mom, these are gifts for you..."
After sorting the gifts, Nicole packed them in bags, planning to distribute them the next day.
The last box she opened contained two smaller boxes, each holding a cake.
"These are specially bought for you on our way back," Nicole said, giving a box to Nolan and Lana.
Lana, eyeing the cake, swallowed hard and said, "Daddy, I think I'm hungry again."
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmLaughter filled the living room, a joyful atmosphere enveloping the family.
The next day dawned bright and sunny.
After breakfast, Nicole and Jared left for the office.
Dropping Nicole off at Riddle Corporation, she stepped out of the car with the bags in hand.
"Nicole!" Lulu's cheerful voice rang out, followed by a quick approach.
Nicole, recognizing Lulu, couldn't help but shake her head and smile at her enthusiasm.
"I thought you'd never come back. I was getting so bored," Lulu complained as she reached Nicole.
Nicole handed her a gift, saying, "This is for you."
"Thank you!" Lulu said, accepting it with excitement.
The two chatted as they entered the company.
"Let's go," Jared said, turning his attention back and instructing Max.
Max started the car and said in a deep voice, "Mr. Johnston, we've captured Scorpio."
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