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

Nicole and Jared to sort things

rest," Daniel suggested, and

room after helping Tia and Mrs.

with a glass

this," she

he didn't

smiled and reassured her,

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

want to do?" Stanley asked

as I'm

at

unforgettable," he promised, already

and Jared checked on