Chapter 2170

Nicole turned to look outside the car window as she struggled to control her pounding heart.

She could not help but think, ‘Nicole, you’re becoming more and more hopeless.’

Seeing her shy behavior, Jared felt amused, and his mood brightened tremendously.

Back at the Riddle family home, Tia had just picked up Nolan and Lana.

After getting out of the car, Nicole saw not only them, but also Stanley. With a raised eyebrow, she looked at Stanley with a teasing gaze as if asking, ‘What’s going on?’

Stanley remained calm and composed. “We happened to meet, so we came back together.”

Nicole blinked and continued to stare at Stanley. She had a look on her face that said. “Do you think I believe you?”

‘Happened to meet… How did that happen? They weren’t coming from the same direction, and where’s Stanley’s car?’

‘Who’s going to believe him? This is obviously a planned encounter.’

“Yes, Miss Nicole. When I went to pick up Nolan and Lana, I happened to run into Mr. Stanley, so we came back together, “Tia explained.

Nicole’s lip twitched. ‘Okay, I’ll retract my thoughts. Happy?’

“Let’s head inside.” Feeling slightly uncomfortable under Nicole’s gaze, Stanley changed the topic.

“Okay,” Nicole agreed and did not pay any more attention to the two of them.

She could not figure out Stanley’s thoughts. She had always felt that he cared about Tia, but when Nicole looked at Tia, she felt that their relationship was normal.

Bah, it’s just my assumption. I don’t have any evidence, so I shouldn’t say anything.’

They then entered the living room, and both Daniel and Gloria were there.

“Grandpa, Grandma,” Nolan and Lana greeted obediently.

“Mom, Dad,” Nicole and Stanley also greeted them.

Gloria smiled as she patted the children’s heads. She then looked at Stanley in surprise and asked, “Why did you come back so early today?”

Stanley sighed inwardly and explained, “I didn’t have anything to do, so I came back early.”

‘Am I acting weird? Why is everyone reacting like I did something unusual?’

“Oh.” Hearing Stanley’s explanation, Gloria did not think much about it.

“Mr. and Mrs. Riddle, I’m leaving now,” Tia said, preparing to leave.

Gloria nodded. “Okay, thank you for your hard work.”

“No need to thank me, Mrs. Riddle. It’s my pleasure.” Tia nodded.

“Go on home, Tia. It’s time for Mrs. Wallace Sr. to have dinner,” Nicole reminded Tia.

“Sure, Miss Nicole.” Tia then walked over to Mrs. Wallace Sr.’ s room.

The family sat down and waited, but Spencer and Samuel did not come back.

Gloria frowned. “What are those boys doing?”

Thinking that Spencer took Lulu out, Nicole calmly said,” They’re probably on a date. We don’t have to wait for them.”

Gloria’s eyes brightened. “Hmm, that’s a good thing. Let’s not wait then.”

“Mom, it won’t be long before we have a happy event in our family. You might as well start preparing now.” Nicole smiled.

Gloria looked at Nicole and said, “Speaking of happy events, they’re not in a hurry. As for you though, what about your wedding with Jared? When is it going to be?”

This was the wedding Gloria had been looking forward to for five years. Now that Nicole had returned, it should be planned.