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Chapter 1565
Chapter 1565
Chapter 1565
Chapter 1565
"We couldn't get through your phone so we could only come back and tell Mom and Dad. We only just found out which hospital you were at and were just about to visit you," Samuel continued.
It was only then that Nicole remember that her smart phone was submerged in the water when she fell off the bridge, and she did not have the time to buy a new one.
“I'm fine. I've already done a full body checkup," she said without going into details.
Jared glanced at her with a look of pain in his eyes.
‘’This silly girl refuses to mention the fact she almost drowned earlier and here she is, understating the matter of life and death so nonchalantly.’
He could not help but to wonder if her previous missions were all so perilous.
For some reason, Nicole’s physique made him feel as though she was inexplicably fragile, driving his desire to protect her with all his might.
At that moment, Gloria stepped forward and held Nicole in a tight embrace, checking if the latter was alright. "Nicole, are you really alright? Mom was worried sick.”
Fortunately, she had used the Beacon and the minor wounds from the collision had healed quickly, leaving only some a few abrasions.
“I'm fine, Mom. Just some minor injuries,” Nicole comforted Gloria.
It was only then that Daniel heaved a sigh of relief. "It's good that you're unharmed. Your mother almost passed out earlier from shock."
Stanley too nodded his head. "As long as you're fine, Nicole. Moments ago, we were really worried."
Both Sean and Steve looked at each other. They did not speak but there was a loving and doting look in their eyes.
Getting into a car accident and falling off a bridge was no trivial matter. Any other person might not be able to even withstand that sort of horrid experience. Yet, Nicole was so adept at making it look as if it was not an issue at all, that they could not even begin to comprehend this at all. They could not help but be impressed and anxious for her at the same time.
"Stop worrying. Jared had rushed to the scene immediately and sent me to the hospital. I've already done a full body checkup,” Nicole said, quickly bringing Jared into the picture.
Only then did everyone see Jared coming out from the driver's seat.
Sean took a deep breath before proffering his hand to Jared. "Mr. Johnston, thank you for looking after my little sister."
Jared returned the handshake and said, "You're welcome. Nicole is my fiancee after all. It is my duty."
Jared's words caused Chloe to look at him with eyes brimming with jealousy.
If it were not for her parents wanting to make a show of kindness to Nicole, she would definitely not have followed them here.
At this instant, she could not hold her disdain for Nicole in anymore.
Yet, she would not dare to be as brazen as she was before, so she smiled and said, "Nicole, why were you so careless when driving. You made us all worry.”
Nicole could not resist rolling her eyes at her. 'So, Grandpa forgave her, and here she is, taking advantage of that and pretending as if the past never happened.’
Nicole gave her a frosty glance in response. “You don't have to worry about me."
There was no respect in her tone at all.
Chloe then found herself in an awkward spot, but she knew that Nicole's position was not the same as she was before, so she could only take it on the chin and force a smile as she replied, "You're welcome."
Nicole snorted coldly within. ‘Who even asked you?"
At this moment, Damien, who felt that he should say something, stepped forward and uttered, It's good that you've done a full checkup. You're now the treasure of the Riddle family. Please take good care of yourself.”
Even if he was unhappy that Daniel's family was now in the limelight, he still benefited from his association with Nicole last night, managing to secure several collaborations with it. Due to this, his attitude toward Nicole changed a little.
Seeing that her husband had lowered his voice when speaking to Nicole, Miley could only force out an awkward smile. "Your Uncle Damien is right. You ought to take good care of yourself.”
Having noticed their facade of concern, Nicole played along. “I will. Thank you, Uncle Damien and Aunt Miley for coming to see me. You must've spent a lot, haven't you?”
As soon as she had said that, both Damien and Miley became embarrassed.
They had only intended to come over to show their faces and had not thought about preparing gifts.
But now, with Nicole's current status, it would not look good for them if they did not prepare anything for her.
‘I've got to get something for her... and I cannot just screw around like before. It has to be expensive!’ he thought.
But now that Nicole had asked them straight to the face, Damien could only sheepishly respond, “No, no. I did prepare something, but as we came in a hurry, they are still on the way."