Chapter 1981

Nicole reached out and patted the back of his hand. "It's all in the past."

Nicole did not care if anyone around her was concerned about the matter.

"It's not." Jared slowly let go of her, pulling her wrists away and checking her wrists to see the scar on the tendon of her arm.

"Before this, you were able to do anything. Even I couldn't lay a finger on you, but now... you're much weaker in

strength..." Jared looked at Nicole with a troubled look, before reaching out and tucking her hair behind her ear. Jared's action was so natural which caused Nicole to blush, but she did not shy away from it.

Nicole felt relief in her heart, knowing that she did not jerk away from his touch.

"It's okay. It doesn't matter anymore. I'm at the age where I don't have to bother using any strength. Plus, now that I'm home, I doubt there'd be anyone who'd dare bully me."

to hurt you again, I'll let them suffer the

Jared's face sent cold chills down Nicole's spine. Mentally, Nicole knew that Jared meant

enough, it was noon. The Riddle family had prepared a lavish lunch for Lawrence. The table was filled with various dishes. Jared pulled a chair for Nicole

sat next to Lawrence, as if he was declaring

face

widened in

take care of Lana well. He cared for Lana, and did his best

peeked at her mother's awkward expression, immediately feeling unhappy. "You made our mother upset! I hate you!" Lana then turned her head away after she

her go through so much pain and suffering! Compared to him, my godpa had been taking

two children was unrecognized by the adults as Daniel and Gloria were still getting everyone to their seats. Nicole was in an uncomfortable position,

moment Lawrence sat down beside her, Jared had tensed up. The air in

embarrassment." Don't you think

'Stop acting so cold!'

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