Chapter 325

Seeing Nicole's reaction, Jacob remained silent. He simply lowered his gaze and withdrew his hand. He understood that their relationship was still ambiguous and that her resistance was to be expected. Recognizing that it wasn't the right moment to push the issue, he chose to wait for a more appropriate time to address it. Lost in thought, Jacob realized they had arrived at the Sullivan residence. Nicole glanced out the window before unbuckling her seatbelt. Turning to Jacob, she said, "You don't need to come with me. I can handle this on my own, and you can't always be by my side. You should go and take care of your own business." Jacob remained concerned. With Griffin's unpredictable nature, he couldn't predict what might happen if he had a moment alone with Nicole. Although Jacob didn't voice his worries, Nicole seemed to sense his unease. With a slight sigh, she reassured him, "It's fine. I can handle myself. You don't need to worry." She gave Jacob a reassuring smile before s