My Wife is a Hacker

With no other option, Aquila continued with Doretta, cautioning her," Behave. No funny business."

Doretta huffed, "What funny business? If we're caught, I'm done too."

Aquila said nothing, leading the way with Doretta slowing them down.

Seeing their pursuers closing in, Aquila whispered to Everett, "They're close. If we keep her, we won't escape."

Everett hesitated. 'We getting caught now meant failure, but leaving Doretta...' NôvelDrama.Org (C) content.

Seeing his indecision, Doretta sat down, feigning defeat. "Go on without me. I can't run anymore."

Knowing it was up to Everett, Doretta chose to surrender, hoping to buy time.

She wasn't actually exhausted; she was just stalling fortheir pursuers. She had to keep up the act, though, to avoid suspicion and maintain her cover.

Everett frowned at Doretta. "Hang on a little longer, or we're all going to die.

"Just leave me. If someone has to go down, let it be me," Doretta insisted, pretending to be drained.

Aquila stared at Doretta, his expression hardening.

Doretta feared Aquila might attack her any moment, planning how to defend herself if he did.

"Quick, this way!" Someone suddenly appeared from the bushes, urging them on.

"Who are you?" Aquila asked cautiously.

"The one here to help. Hurry!" The person led Everett into the bushes, with Aquila and Doretta following.

The scene behind the bushes surprised them; the thickets hid a secret path, invisible to anyone passing by. With footsteps approaching, they had no choice but to follow the mysterious figure...

The next day was sunny and bright.

Despite Everett's escape, everyone was safe, and the mood was upbeat.

During breakfast, Daniel and Gloria encouraged Nicole to eat more and reminded her to take some food to Ellar and Patricia, highlighting the ingredients' health benefits.

"Thanks, Mom," Nicole replied.

"Mommy, when will Uncle Ellar come home?" Lana asked, looking up.

Nicole patted Lana's head. "He'll be back soon." "So, Uncle Ellar isn't very sick?" Lana asked.

"No, nothing serious," Nicole said, smiling faintly.

"That's good," Lana said, relieved, her mature attitude bringing smiles from the adults.

Gloria turned to Nicole. "Dexter and Emma are fine too, just need a few days’ rest at home. Knowing they're cared for, we're relieved about Ellar." "Yes, Patricia is with him," Nicole confirmed.

Gloria paused, then said, "It feels like there's something going on between Patricia and Ellar, doesn't it?"

Noticing Gloria's expression, Nicole smiled subtly. "Let's just let them be." She thought, 'Mom seems to have noticed something too.' But she didn't want to interfere and decided to let things happen naturally.

Gloria seemed to understand and sighed softly.

"I'm done eating, Mom," Nicole said, setting down her utensils.

"Remember to take the breakfast for Ellar and the others," Gloria reminded her.