Sanford took the driver's seat and started the car.

At the same moment, Brian's car roared to life.

The two vehicles exited the parking Lot in succession.

Throughout the ride, Maggie remained silent, her gaze fixed on the passing scenery outside the window.

The air grew tense.

Sanford cast a glance at Maggie and decided to break the silence.

“Maggie, have you encountered any difficult concepts in your recent reading?"

Upon hearing this, Maggie pondered for a bit before replying, "Yes, I've stumbled upon a few things I didn't quite grasp.”

Sanford's eyebrows arched subtly.

"Tell me about them, perhaps I can help.”

“No need, they've all been resolved,” Maggie responded.

“Oh? How so?"

“I asked a friend for assistance, and he helped me unravel them."

A friend?

Sanford's smile stiffened, and an image of Karl flashed across his mind. hich friend?"

His name is Karl, a computer hacker."

The thought of Karl brought a smile to Maggie's face.

Noticing the softness in her eyes, Sanford's grip on the steering wheel tightened.

“why didn't you ask me?"

Was she developing feelings for Karl?

“He happened to call me that day, so I asked him a few questions I was struggling with," Maggie explained truthfully.

So that was it.