Chapter 2949


    Nicole nced around, missing Stanley’s presence.


    "Isn''t Stanleying back for dinner?" she wondered aloud.


    "He''s in the backyard and said he won''t be joining us," replied the butler.


    Realizing Stanley was probably with Tia, Nicole helped Gloria stand up, saying, "Well then, let''s eat."


    Daniel and Jared got up, and they all made their way to the dining room.


    With a bit of teasing in her voice, Nicole remarked, "Seems like Stanley and Tia can''t get enough of


    each other, huh?" Gloria, holding Nicole''s hand, smiled warmly.


    "Yes, it''s heartwarming to see them like that." "They''ll be just fine," Nicole agreed with a nod.


    Then Gloria, giving Nicole a knowing look, said, "I know you''re swamped with work, but don''t forget


    about your own life too." Nicole blushed a little at the hint.


    "We know.We''re pretty much ready, just waiting for the right moment." In truth, Nicole and Jared had


    everything set for their wedding, but the timing wasn''t right yet, so they''d put it off.


    Gloria advised, "I understand, just handle it in your way." She didn''t know all the details of their busy


    lives but understood they had a lot to juggle.


    And she knew nning a wedding like Nicole and Jared''s, with all its arrangements and guests, wasn''t


    a small feat.


    "Let''s eat, Mom," Nicole said as they sat down for dinner.


    Gloria smiled and agreed, "Okay." After dinner, everyone headed upstairs.


    Nicole and Jared quietly stepped into Nn''s room.


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    Nn was engrossed in something on hisputer.


    Nicole peeked over and realized he was working hard, so she decided it was best not to interrupt him.


    Nicole knew, even though Nn never mentioned it, he was fully aware of Lawrence''s actions.


    The betrayal by Lawrence, who had always been good to Nn, must have cut deep.1 He''s struggling


    with this change,'' she thought, knowing it wasn''t easy for a kid like him.


    Lana, looking up from her book, said with a hint of pride," Mommy, Nn''s been working really hard for


    the young hackers''petition.


    I bet he''s going to win!" Nicole smiled warmly.


    "We''re all rooting for him," she replied.


    She looked at Nn again, her heart swelling with pride.


    Despite his pain, Nn was channeling it into something positive.


    She understood Nn was hurting but was using this as motivation.


    This reassured her somewhat.


    When Nicole voiced her belief in him, Nn turned to her and asked, "Do you really think I can do it,


    Mommy?" "Absolutely," Nicole said, walking over to ruffle his hair affectionately.


    "You''re young, Nn.


    Don''t worry about the heavy stuff.


    Just focus on what you love." Nn blinked, not fully understanding, but he nodded." Mommy, I know


    you and Daddy love me more than anything.


    It He felt secure under the care of his parents.


    ''One day, it''ll be my turn to protect them,'' he thought.


    Nicole''s eyes filled with tender love.


    "We''re here for you, always.


    If you need anything, just ask." Nn nodded, his attention returning to theputer.


    He was disappointed in Lawrence and couldn''t understand why he had been manipted.


    But he trusted Nicole''s judgment implicitly.


    If she said Lawrence was wrong, then he believed her.


    Nn resolved to stand by Nicole, not Lawrence who had broken his trust.