Chapter 1332
"Steve, just say what you want to say. Why are you looking at US that way?" Samuel asked with a blank stare on his face.
"What are you getting all riled up about?" Steve asked. "I didn't say who the slackers are.”
"Yeah right, your eyes have already given it away," Samuel sarcastically said.
"Wow, you're a genius, aren't you? You know how to read my eyes now?" Steve shot back.
’You...’
"Okay, okay, cut it out. Jared is still here. Behave yourselves." Daniel reminded.
One after another, several heads turned to look at Jared's general direction, after which they continued to eat quietly without a peep.
Nicole watched from the side as they quarreled over nothing, and with an obvious smile on the corners of her mouth, she thought, 'It's fun to have a family like them."
"Jared, don't mind them. They usually act like this. It's how they've always been since they were young,’ Daniel looked at Jared and explained.
"It's okay. I really like their way of getting along. There is something very pure about it." Jared said.
Indeed, he could truly feel it, as he thought that was how easily a family ought to get along, unlike his.
"Really? Well, so long as you don't mind. Here, have some of this dish. This is what Nicole eats every time she comes back for a visit," Daniel said to Jared with a smile on his face.
"Okay," Jared said.
The entire family happily ate the rest of their dinner, and after it was over, they watched as Nicole and Jared left the residence of the Riddles.
In the car, Nicole looked at Jared and asked, "How was today for you?"
Jared shot Nicole a glance, and in a tone of voice that reeked of envy, he said, "It’s been very eventful. You and your siblings all get along very well."
Then, he thought, 'If only the Johnston family were the same.'
"Why? Are you envious?' Nicole asked, looking into his eyes. "You're a part of our family now. You can join US if you like our way of getting along with one another, you know."
"It's alright. I'm fine, I'm used to being alone. Although I've missed out on the joy you have, losing those things have allowed me to focus on my work, ’ Jared said as he looked at the situation from another angle.
"Alright. I hope you know that our family really likes you." Nicole looked at Jared and said.
"I know," he replied.
"Are you going to stay at Mrs. Wallace Sr.'s place tonight?" Jared looked at Nicole and asked.
"No, I have work tomorrow," Nicole answered. "It'll be closer if I stay here."
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