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?”

handle it,” Nicole replied, dismissing the

It’s rare for

just remembered, there’s an urgent document you need to deal with. Let’s

agreed, appreciating Lulu’s quick

two of them headed

but realizing it was work- related and not wanting to raise 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

Nicole arrived at

did it go? Any news?” Lulu asked, her voice tinged

be about the call

we

Nicole responded.

so

to hear. We’ll find out

were determined not to let

expression darkened slightly. She was concerned that the captured kidnappers might not