My Wife is a Hacker by Summer

“Charlie, what you wish for is also my wish," Patricia said, tears welling up in her eyes.

"Do you want me to stand by and watch you give up on happiness? " Charlie asked gently.

"Seeing you happy is what makes me happy.

w She was his only sister, his only family, and he only wanted the best for her.

If she hadn't found someone she loved, he wouldn't mind her always being by his side.

But now that she had, he didn't want her to miss out.

"Charlie," Patricia said, her voice full of emotion, unsure of what else to say.

Charlie smiled gently.

"We chose this life to survive, but that doesn't mean I've grown tired of it.

I don't want to give it up." "Is that why you want me to step back and not you?" Patricia asked, surprised.

She had always thought Charlie stayed because he felt obligated, even after Jared agreed to let her leave.

Charlie nodded.

now, do you understand? " Even with its dangers, he valued

his decision to stay

patient needs to

too long," the

Patricia nodded.

understand." "Go back

well taken care of here," Charlie

"Okay," Patricia agreed.

about what I've said," Charlie

it was time for Patricia to confront her feelings

Patricia agreed, "I will." As she left, Charlie smiled

the hospital room, Patricia

with his life, even with its dangers, and he wasn't ready

been too

was what Charlie

the evening, Nicole and Jared

rang,