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

Nicole and Jared to sort things

suggested, and they headed

room after helping Tia and Mrs. Wallace Sr.

a glass

drink this," she

bit nervous, Tia told Stanley he didn't need to go shopping with her just

smiled and reassured

going out for a date."

do you want to do?" Stanley

as long as I'm with you,"

at her

he promised, already planning

Jared checked