My Wife is a Hacker by Summer

Lying in bed with Nicole cradled in his arms, Jared whispered gently, "Sleep for a bit." "Mhm." Finally feeling at peace, Nicole smiled slightly, and she quickly fell asleep.

As Jared listened to her soft breathing, his eyes softened with affection, and he too closed his eyes and drifted off to sleep.

The next morning, as the group got ready to head back to San Joto, Zane and Doretta came to say goodbye.

"I still have things to finish here, but I promise to be at your wedding," Zane said with a big smile.

"And I'll be there to wish you well, Nicole," Doretta added.

Saying goodbye is always hard, but everyone knew they had their own journeys to continue.

"Great, we'll see you in San Joto," Nicole said with a bright smile.

"It's time to go," Zane said, knowing they couldn't wait any longer without risking missing their plane.

"I've got the paperwork," Patricia said, ready to help with the travel documents for Jared and Nicole.

Then, looking at Charlie, she asked, "Need help with yours?" Charlie paused, clearly wrestling with a decision.

with a sigh,

Johnston, Mrs.

to stay." "Stay?" Patricia sounded surprised,

seemed

a smile, hinting that she knew Charlie wanted to stay not just in Mecrounia, but with Zane

clenched

Doretta,

had found his purpose and the person he

and Doretta was his choice

with this, right?" Zane asked,

had been important to

hoped they'd understand Charlie's

"Absolutely," Nicole said.

had noticed Charlie seemed preoccupied, likely

made, and

you're choosing the life you wanted," Patricia said, her feelings mixed but

each other often, but she was glad for