My Wife is a Hacker by Summer

At this moment, it seemed right to let Nolan and Lana relax and get a good night’s sleep.

After ensuring they were asleep, Nicole took Lana back to her room and then went downstairs. Lulu and Tia were still engaged in conversation with Gloria.

Seeing Nicole arrive alone, they understood that Nolan and Lana had already retired for the night.

Nicole casually joined the group on the couch, but her mind was elsewhere. She was anticipating news from Jared’s bodyguards, who had been protecting Nolan and Lana near the kindergarten and were now pursuing the kidnappers. Nicole was expecting an update on the situation soon.

Her phone rang shortly after. It was Max.

“Make it quick,” Nicole answered.

“The operation went smoothly, but the outcome is still uncertain,” Max reported concisely.

“Okay,” Nicole acknowledged and hung up, pleased that Max was succinct in his communication. His brief update was clear to her but vague enough to not arouse Gloria’s concern.

As expected, Gloria, thinking it was work-related, asked Nicole, “Do you need to go out?”

dismissing the

out, you should rest. It’s rare for you to be home this early,”

an opportunity, interjected, “Nicole, I just remembered, there’s an

appreciating

of them headed

suspicions, she stayed back. Tia understood that Nicole and Lulu preferred not to discuss the incident in front of Gloria, so she continued the conversation with her to

and Nicole arrived at

go? Any news?” Lulu asked, her voice

suspected it might be about the

but we still don’t

Nicole responded.

had indicated just that, so they had to wait

to hear. We’ll find out

were determined not to let the perpetrator get away

She was concerned that the captured kidnappers might not