My Wife is a Hacker (Nicole Riddle and Jared) novel Chapter 3024

Chapter 3024

"What?" Patricia turned back, puzzled by his sudden call.

"If you feel not okay and hesitant to call me, just ring up Charlie instead," Ellar suggested, then hit the gas and drove away.

Patricia stood there for a moment, mulling over his words. Without having promised to contact Ellar, he seemed to assume it could be inconvenient for her and recommended reaching out to Charlie instead.

As Ellar’s car disappeared into the distance, a hint of sadness flickered in Patricia's eyes. She thought, 'I can imagine how difficult it must have been for him to say that.' "He's gone. Come on, let's head back," Charlie's voice came from behind, making Patricia jump. She turned to him, asking, "When did you come down?" "Just now," Charlie sighed, "Maybe you should think about leaving this job." "I don't want to retire," Patricia said, biting her lip.

Charlie patted her shoulder, "Mr. Johnston has already agreed; this decision won't change." "But-"

Patricia started to argue, only to be interrupted by Charlie, "I understand your thoughts, but I also feel that your happiness is my happiness."

They had been there for each other since childhood. Patricia had once promised to stick with him for life, but Charlie knew those were just innocent pledges. If she could go back to a regular life, that was what he hoped for her.

"Some things are just the way they are, and we have to accept that. But if there's a chance to make a change, I hope you make the right choice," Charlie added.

He used to believe that having Patricia by his side was safer and comforting, but now things had changed. She had the opportunity to begin anew.

"Charlie, I'm scared," Patricia's eyes welled up with tears.

Fear of losing Charlie, akin to losing her parents, gripped her.

"Silly girl," Charlie said affectionately, ruffling Patricia's hair, "I'll make sure to take care of myself too."

Patricia smiled and headed upstairs with Charlie, oblivious to the fact that Ellar hadn't departed. Instead, he had parked his car around the corner of the street.