My Wife is a Hacker by Summer

Lawrence’s eyes held a touch of genuine sorrow as he said,” I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to hurt you, but I had things I needed to do.” Nicole’s response was steady and calm, “It’s okay, that’s all behind us now.”

Their relationship had changed; it couldn’t return to what it used to be.

Shifting the topic, Lawrence asked, “Can I go see Nolan and Lana?” He didn’t want to dwell on the past anymore.

He knew what Nicole’s words implied – their friendship was over. He might not have another chance to see Nolan and Lana, so he hoped to see them one last time.

Nicole considered this for a moment before answering, “You can see them at their school gate after school. But don’t bother them. And remember, this is the last time.”

Lawrence felt a wave of sadness, realizing Nicole was setting a final boundary.

After a brief pause, he accepted, “Okay.”

Knowing there was nothing more to discuss, Lawrence stood up, “I guess I should get going.”

“Alright,” Nicole gave a light nod.

neared the door,

possible, would you think about going back to Crescent

the carefree days they had there, wishing they could have stayed

Maybe that place was never

her gaze

offering her a haven at Crescent Island, but it was all just a strategy for her Fire Crest. Looking back,

had believed they were friends, but he had never

eyes. He gave a nod, opened the door, and stepped

Lawrence left than Lulu rushed in, her

“Nicole, are you okay?”

Nicole responded, shaking her head dismissively. He was just testing her, and that was

next to Nicole, her curiosity apparent. “What did he say? He didn’t look mad, but there was something off about

Water Crest. ‘Is

memories and testing my reaction,” Nicole said nonchalantly

Just that?”