My Wife is a Hacker by Summer

Chapter 2972

"Yes, we miss you when we can't see you," Gloria affirmed with a smile, her love for Nolan and Lana shining in her eyes.

While the kids enjoyed their time with Daniel and Gloria, Nicole and Jared found themselves at a dining room for a late-night snack.

As they sat there, Nicole couldn't help but watch the four in the living room, her eyes brimming with warmth. She felt an overwhelming sense of contentment, thinking, 'This kind of family moment is so precious, it's hard not to cherish it.'

After a long day, the quiet of the night embraced the Riddle household. Nicole and Jared, having tucked Nolan and Lana into bed, retreated to their own room, the peacefulness of the home enveloping them.

Feeling the day's weariness in her muscles, Nicole stretched her neck, trying to ease the tension. Jared, ever attentive, noticed her fatigue and offered a gentle shoulder massage."

If you're tired, you should go to bed early," he suggested with genuine concern in his voice.

"Mhm." Nicole nodded, her smile reflecting her appreciation, and then made her way to bed.

Once Nicole was resting, Jared stepped out onto the balcony for a private call with Max.

"Any update?"

Nothing unusual," Max reported, then hesitated before

there's something about

eyes narrowed.

off, he left hastily. He seemed to be contacting someone, but he was very cautious,

Jared's voice carried a hint of

like he was just being careful, not that he knew he

Jared instructed, "Keep an eye

certainly had a plan, and it seemed he had

respectfully replied,

he hung up the phone. The situation with Lawrence, Ian's ambiguous actions, and the potential threat to the Crests and Nicole weighed on him. His eyes, reflecting a determined resolve, mirrored the darkness

the somber mood with its overcast hues. The weather seemed to cast

Nicole and Jared dropped

the kindergarten, Nicole turned