Chapter 2228

The night was inching closer. Jared had just returned home and noticed light was coming from Nicole’s study. ‘I think she left it on for me.’

Jared glanced at Nicole sleeping on her bed, a flash of softness filled his eyes. He quietly slipped out of the room and took a shower before changing into a pair of fresh pajamas.

Jared slipped into bed and was about to sleep when Nicole suddenly turned over and laid in his arms. It was as if she had felt his presence. Unconsciously, she patted her hand on his chest.

Jared looked down at Nicole, his eyes softened as he saw Nicole was fast asleep. He could not help but to feel powerless when Nicole did this to him. He pulled the sheets over them both, pulling her tighter into his embrace before falling asleep.

Jared’s exhaustion and worries were immediately swept away the moment he saw Nicole laying in his arms.

The next day, Nicole’s eyes fluttered open and immediately, the first thing she saw was Jared’s cheek.

Jared was still fast asleep, Nicole was confused as to when and what time Jared had reached home last night. ‘I guess he got home quite late last night.’

Nicole gently attempted to pry away from Jared’s grasp, not wanting to wake him up. Unfortunately, Nicole failed. The moment she moved his arm away, Jared woke up and opened his eyes.

“I’m sorry I woke you up.” Nicole felt guilty waking Jared up. She wanted to let him rest a little while longer.

“You want to get out of bed?” Jared asked, frowning slightly.

“Yeah, you should rest for a little while more,” said Jared tightened his grasp on Nicole and hugged her tightly.” Join me,” said Jared in a husky voice.

“Don’t mess around. I have to get up.” Nicole’s cheeks flushed red. She shot him a look.

Jared hugged her tighter and buried his face into the Nicole felt distraught as she heard the tiredness let me go? I can’t breathe.”

Jared’s eyes flashed a glint of mischief, a smirk on his face.” I’ll help you breathe.”

And before Nicole could react, Jared planted a long kiss directly onto Nicole’s lips before letting go.

Jared looked at Nicole with satisfaction before closing his eyes again.

Nicole’s cheeks were burning red as she watched Jared fall asleep, knowing that he was tired. She quietly accompanied him as she looked intently at his attractive face.

Nicole stared at his features. ‘His eyes are so deep, his straight nose…’ Her gaze stopped when it fell on Jared’s lips. The image of them kissing unconsciously replayed in her mind. Nicole’s face flushed red once more.

Ever since Nicole had returned, her memory had been coming with warmness.

Five years ago, Nicole and Jared had gotten married and pregnant at Panem. It had been exactly five years since she had disappeared. Nicole could not comprehend how and what Jared had gone through for the past five years without her.

Nicole bit her lip as she raised her hand and gently caressed Jared’s eyebrows, soothing his furrowed skin. Nicole pursed her lips before murmuring softly, “Maybe I never had anywhere to escape to.”

‘Even without any of my memories back, one thing for sure is that I’m falling for him.

‘

The sound of feet patting the ground was soon heard.” Mummy, are you awake?”

A voice echoed behind the bedroom door after a faint knock. The voices of Nolan and Lana were echoing.

“I’m coming,” Nicole responded subconsciously, before turning her head around to look at Jared who was still asleep. Nicole gently slipped out of bed and walked to open the bedroom door.

“Daddy’s still sleeping. You guys can head downstairs.

Mommy has to get changed first.” Nicole signaled Nolan and Lana in case they become fussy and directed them to head downstairs to wait.