Veronica felt Nick's arms around her waist loosened up a bit but his body remained stiff. A few moments after that, he finally let her go.

Despite not showing any hint of emotion, Veronica could not help but feel butterflies in her stomach when in close proximity with Nick.

She knew Nick very well that he doesn't have to say anything in order for her to know what he's about to do. Nick gave her a silent answer.

She took a step back from him. "It's almost time for the kids to wake up. I'll go and have a look." She motioned to the door that leads to the kid's...