Ariel Morris angrily tossed the tablet aside and hid under the covers, yelling, "Dreamboat, no girl will like you if you act like this!!"

"It’s okay, I’m already married. If others don’t like me, you should be relieved and happy." Arlo Seys lifted the blanket and cuddled the puffed-up person inside.

"What should I do? I just can’t win! Today I got ruthlessly trashed in the game." Ariel Morris looked crestfallen.

Arlo Seys chuckled lightly and reassured, "Don’t worry, I’m here. If anyone rubs you the wrong way, I’ll help you beat them hands down."

Ariel Morris thought for a moment, accepted the fact she’s a gaming black hole, and nodded, "Exactly, I have a husband! In two more years, my son will grow up and also play games. If anyone bullies me in the game, I’ll have my son annihilate them!"

Arlo Seys: "...As long as you’re happy."

What to do when your wife’s intelligence is worrying? Spoil her to the end!

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Arlo Seys and Ariel Morris went downstairs for lunch, and Nicole didn’t go to the unit, so she came downstairs too.

The three of them sat at the table to eat.

"Nicole, didn’t Steven Cooper invite you out today? You hardly ever get a day off." Ariel Morris said with a smile while eating.

Nicole picked at her food, "Tonight, he’s having a colleague gathering and wants me to go with him."

"He’s introducing you to coworkers, progressing fast indeed. Looks like you can really plan your wedding now."

Nicole smiled faintly without replying.

"Is Jose Floyd still giving you trouble?" Arlo Seys asked, his voice somewhat deep.

"No," Nicole raised her head, answering quickly, "He hasn’t troubled me. I have no contact with him, why would he trouble me."

Ariel Morris nodded reassuringly, "Your brother means, don’t be afraid of Jose Floyd; you have him here, don’t let him bully you. If he dares, your brother will surely stand up for you."

"I got it." Nicole smiled.

But her heart felt heavy.

She knows her brother would stand up for her, which is why she doesn’t dare tell him about Jose Floyd’s troubles. She’s past the age of running home to complain after being bullied outside.

Her brother is now the support for Ariel and two nephews and nieces. If anything happens, she’ll handle it herself, not wanting to bother or burden him.

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Night.

Nicole changed into a long beige coat and loosely tied her chestnut wavy hair at the back with a lace fan headband, applied light makeup, took her bag, and went out.

While going downstairs, Ariel Morris and Arlo Seys were sitting on the living room sofa watching TV. Seeing her come down, Ariel Morris lying in Arlo’s arms glanced at her, teasing, "So stunning, tonight Steven will surely lose sleep over such a beauty, haha!"

Nicole’s cheeks flushed with Ariel’s teasing, "Your brother hugs you every day, he must struggle at night!"

After countering, Nicole quickly left in high heels.

Outside the Seys Family’s door, Nicole saw Steven’s car parked and got in. They chatted and laughed as they drove to Lushwoods Inn.

When they arrived, it was already full inside.

Steven introduced Nicole to his colleagues.

"Steven came late, he must be fined three glasses first! How can the host be late for his own treat?"

"Exactly, punish him! Forgetting friends for a girlfriend is not right!"

Nicole’s cheeks blushed a bit. She picked up a glass of wine from the table and smiled, "Brother Cooper was late because he detoured to pick me up. This drink’s penalty should be mine. Sorry."