My Wife is a Hacker by Summer

Doretta and Charlie both hoped the situation would quickly come to an end to avoid any complications.

Any unexpected turn of events could put Nicole at risk.

"That should be the case." Seeing Doretta's smile, Charlie also cracked a smile.

Suddenly, a fierce wind blew, carrying sand and howling as it passed.

"Be careful." Charlie instinctively pulled Doretta into his arms to shield her from the gust.

Leaning against Charlie's chest, Doretta felt her heartbeat uncontrollably quicken, a strange sensation for her.

After the wind passed, everything returned to calm.

Charlie released Doretta, looking down to ask, "Are you okay?" "I'm fine," Doretta replied, stepping back awkwardly to put some distance between them.

The sudden nervousness made her feel uneasy, even unable to look directly at Charlie.

Charlie paused, only then realizing what he had just done.

Rubbing his hands together awkwardly, Charlie also looked away.

Ellar came to pick up Patricia

lost in thought, Ellar let out a sigh and suggested, "If you're that worried, maybe you should go to them." "What!" Patricia was

Ellar to say

and worrying

might feel better if you're part

way you'll stop worrying."

just about Nicole,

"But..." Patricia hesitated.

to help, but now she also

say 'but.' I worry about you too, but I believe you should do what feels right to you." Ellar secretly hoped she wouldn't leave, but he knew she wouldn't be

felt moved

worry about

Steve, and

They'll be fine.

Ellar encouraged her,

her eyes slightly reddened, Patricia said gratefully, "Ellar, thank

me you'll come back safely," Ellar

"T will.