Chapter 225 The Wife Behaves Strangely Around Us

• ‘What nonsense is that?!’ Nicole turned to Jared with an impassive face. “No such thing. Don’t listen to him. Jared slightly raised his eyebrows at her beautiful face. “I’d come even if he hadn’t told me that. What brings you here at this hour?” Still, Jared wanted her to tell him what had happened. Nicole’s expression softened gradually, an icy glint fading from her eyes. Apparently, she knew Jared was worried about her. “Nothing major.” Despite what Nicole said, Jared was not as gullible as Claus. He squinted his glacier eyes and exuded a dangerous vibe.
• “Let me know, or I’ll go meet your brothers at your home and have them ask you instead.” Nicole locked her gaze on his unearthly, handsome face. Nicole couldn't help but chuckle at his tone of voice, as it sounded like a threat. ‘He’s acting like a kid who wants to complain to my family about this. Do I look like a kid?’ Nicole’s eyes got even softer. “Really, there’s nothing major. The crowded classroom just now annoyed me, so I stopped by to clear my head.
• “Or I’m not welcomed here?” Jared’s gaze did not move away from Nicole. He sensed that Nicole's mood was improving, so he chose not to probe further. His smiling eyes made him come off as appealing. “Of course not.” His eyes remained on her. There was nothing out of the ordinary in his voice. “You can call this place your safe harbor.” Nicole understood what he meant; her eyes were smiling. “Can I have a cup of coffee at this safe harbor? Jared blinked. There was a faint gleam in his eyes.