My Wife is a Hacker novel (Nicole)

After dinner, Tia, blushing at Stanley's response, wheeled Mrs. Wallace Sr. out of the room.

Stanley followed, offering to help.

Gloria watched Stanley's caring gestures and felt a sense of relief." I can finally relax now," she said, smiling contentedly.

Nicole joked with Gloria, "Guess you don't have to worry about any of us anymore." Gloria turned to Nicole, and sensing Gloria's next question, Nicole quickly changed the topic.

"Mom, I'll go check on Nolan and Lana, " she said, pulling Jared with her as they quickly went upstairs.

She had a hunch that if they stayed, the conversation might turn to her and Jared, which she wasn't ready for.

Gloria shook her head at Nicole's hasty departure.

"This girl..." "Don't interfere in her matters," Daniel advised Gloria.

He knew about Nicole and Jared's situation and didn't want to pressure them.

sighed, agreeing not to

and Jared to

rest," Daniel suggested, and they headed

after helping

came out with a glass of water for

this,"

Tia told Stanley he didn't need to

smiled and reassured her, "Don't

stuff, just going out for a date." Tia's cheeks turned even

do you want to do?" Stanley

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promised, already planning their

Nicole and Jared checked on