Chapter 2556

Nicole furrowed her eyebrows. 'I thought Stanley had genuine feelings for Tia, but he agreed to go on blind dates. Could it be that we all misunderstood his intentions before?'

Jared caressed Nicole's hair gently. "Don't think too much. He's not a child anymore. He can think for himself."

Nicole nodded, immediately understanding what Jared meant. No matter how much effort anyone put in, the final decision had to be made by Stanley himself.

When Nicole and Jared reached their room, Nicole massaged her shoulders, looking completely haggard.

Jared sat next to her with a concerned expression. "Has work been too hectic for you recently?"

'She looks so burnt out. Could it be the workload that's affecting her?' thought Jared.

"It's okay," said Nicole. She bit her lip hard trying not to show how stressful work was for her.

Jared gave her a massage, trying to help her unwind.

"Come, let's sleep," said Jared with concern in his voice.

Eyes half closed, Nicole agreed. Jared looked over a