My Wife is a Hacker by Summer

Chapter 2973

"Okay," Lulu said, turning to leave the office. She nearly bumped into Ellar just outside.

Noticing Ellar's haggard look, Lulu frowned with concern." Why do you look so tired?"

"You're here," Ellar replied, a tired note in his voice as he walked into the office.

His eyes widened slightly when he saw Nicole inside." Nicole, what are you doing here?"

"I heard from Lulu you weren't feeling well. Came to check on you," Nicole said, her gaze lingering on Ellar.

Ellar felt an uncomfortable twinge of guilt. Trying to mask any strangeness, he said, a bit stiffly, "No, just busy, that's all. Just tired."

Nicole's eyes narrowed a fraction. "You look more than just tired," she said, skepticism lacing her words. She wasn't buying the mere fatigue story.

Ellar, now more nervous, gave a forced chuckle. "What else would it be? Honestly, just tired." He gestured to the mountain of paperwork on his desk. "See? So much work lately. Some I can't even finish in one day."

"It's not the work that's keeping you from finishing. You're spending time with Patricia,"

said, teasing him with a

Ellar admitted, a hint of embarrassment

suspicion. Smiling, she added, "We shouldn't pry into your personal life,

Ellar asked, a hint of confusion in his

strategizing, trying to mislead Nicole. 'If she thinks I'm just preoccupied with Patricia, she won't suspect the truth,'

what Lulu was

know Patricia's situation and her feelings for you. You should really think it through," Lulu advised, her voice tinged with

Patricia had been clear about her feelings.

not expecting anything from her. I just think she needs someone to stand by her now. After she recovers,

without expecting anything in return. He just wanted

at a loss for further advice

keeping her company, you shouldn’t

motioned for Ellar to come closer for