My Wife is a Hacker novel (Nicole)

Chapter 2008
"What's wrong with Lawrence?" Nicole asked, believing that Steve was not one to be wary of someone for no reason.
"Nothing's wrong. No matter what, he is still considered a stranger to all of us," he replied.
Even though he was the one who had saved Nicole, they could not take him as a close friend. They were of course grateful to
him.
Hearing this, Nicole hesitantly nodded. "Understood."
Steve's attitude toward Lawrence was reasonable. Other than Nicole, Nolan, and Lana, it was possible that everyone else had
the same thoughts as Steve too.
"Nicole, there are certain things in life which can only be felt from the heart. That which can be seen might not be the truth in its
entirety. This is especially true for those who are good at putting on a mask. Their real intentions are the hardest to ascertain,"
Steve explained.
Nicole frowned a little. She felt that Steve was trying to remind her about something else. But when she turned over, Steve had
already walked ahead with a calm look on his face. It was as if he had spoken those words casually.
Although Nicole could not fully comprehend it, she knew that Steve's words were uttered with genuine intentions.
Therefore, she replied, "Don't worry Steve. I will be wary."
Since it was a reminder, Steve would naturally be referring to the things or people around her. After all, San Joto was still
considered as a dangerous place for Nicole. Other than her family members, she could not afford to trust anyone else easily.
"Your homecoming banquet is happening soon. Don't be too nervous on that day. We will be there and we'll help you out." Steve
changed the topic, not wanting Nicole to dwell on his words.
A surge of warmth inundated Nicole's heart, and her eyes gleamed with joy.
Nodding, she said, "Got it."
As long as her family was always there to accompany her, Nicole would not be nervous or scared anymore.

The sun was setting, and soon, dusk descended upon them. After she had ended a day's work, Nicole ambled out of the office
building.
"Mommy!" The two little cutie pies ran over with their tiny legs carrying them.
Nicole was surprised as she was not aware that Nolan and Lana would be there. Nolan! Lana! What are you guys doing here?"
"Daddy brought us here." As Lana was pointing away with her chunky fingers, Jared got out of the car and approached them.
"Why did you bring them out?" Nicole asked in confusion.
"I promised them that I'll bring them out to play. So, how could I go back on my word?" Jared replied confidently.
Nicole could not resist from rolling her eyes after she heard that. 'It's true that he promised them, but the promise never included
the part where it must be done right away, did it?'
"Mommy, Daddy said he's going to bring us to a night cruise. We can watch the night view at San Joto!" Lana eagerly.
Noticing how excited Lana and everyone else present were, Nicole could only pinch Lana's chubby cheeks and mutter," You
naughty one."
"Hehe, this is what a family trip is. Everyone at school has been in at least one, except for Nolan and I."
Now, Lana could finally tell the other kids that her parents had brought her out on a family trip.
"What do you mean you never had one? Has Godpa never brought you out?" Nolan asked, unable to forget about Lawrence.
"Godfather is not my real dad. So of course, that doesn't count," Lana said mischievously.
In her heart, Jared is her only daddy, so much so that even her godfather did not qualify.
"Let's go. We'll have a meal before going on the cruise." Jared reminded while he was thoroughly elated by what Lana had said.
After that, he carried Lana up and asked her, "Lana, what do you want to eat?"
"I want to have a hamburger."

After those words had left Lana's mouth, she sneakily looked at Nicole as she wanted to see what her mother's reaction would
be.
Seeing how Lana was acting, Nicole knew what that little was thinking about at once.
This made her feel a little helpless. 'This little one is growing up to be a monkey soon. She clearly knows that I don't allow her to
eat those things, so she asks from her dad.'