Chapter 1026

The following day, at the dining table-- "You really don't want me to go with you guys?" Jared asked again. "No. Really. It is just a medical check-up." "Well, then I will eat up and go back to the office first." Jared kissed Nicole in front of everyone, then said goodbye to Mrs. Wallace Sr. and went back to the office. "Nicole, Mr. Johnston, and you are so sweet. I feel like a third wheel here." Tia looked at Nicole enviously. "Not at all. Come on, eat." Nicole sheepishly fetched an enormous chunk of food to Tia's dish, and Tia giggled at her shyness. After the meal, Nicole drove Mrs. Wallace Sr. and Tia to the hospital. Martin was returning to pick up his things when he bumped into Nicole at the hospital entrance. "Are you here to accompany your grandma for her medical check-up?" Martin saw the old lady beside Nicole and knew without guessing that it must be her grandmother. "Yes, what are you doing here?" Nicole asked, looking at Martin, who was in a hurry. "I'm going to pi