My Wife is a Hacker by Summer

Ellar’s tone conveyed his effort to contribute positively to the lunch gathering. “I remembered how much you both liked it last time, so I grabbed it for today,” he said.

Lulu casually mentioned, “Well, enjoy it while you can.

Nicole will be out of the country soon.”

Ellar’s reaction was one of genuine surprise. “Out of the country? Nicole, what’s the occasion?”

“Just some business matters. I’ll be back in a few days,” Nicole replied, downplaying the significance of her trip.

Ellar, not privy to the details, simply nodded in understanding. “Got it.”

Nicole then shifted the conversation, her gaze intent on Ellar. Before I go, is there anything you need assistance with?”

Ellar, slightly uneasy under Nicole’s scrutiny, averted his eyes. “No, everything’s fine on my end. You don’t need to worry about me, Nicole.”

Nicole, not entirely convinced, pressed a bit more. “Are you sure about that?”

his words. “Really, everything’s fine,” he reassured

for now. Despite her lingering doubts, she couldn’t pinpoint anything specific about Ellar that seemed

revisit any concerns about Ellar after her trip. She thought that it was possible that her recent stress had been amplifying her

Ellar quickly found an excuse to leave the Riddle

outside, he released a relieved sigh, wiping the

sensed the underlying reason for Nicole’s questions and was grateful for

fish was ordered by his assistant, while he had met with Martin

paid off, allowing him to narrowly

Nicole’s impending departure, Ellar hoped for some change in his situation by her return. Even if things didn’t improve substantially, he felt confident that his condition would

Riddle, you look very pale. Should I take you home to rest?” Ellar’s assistant, full of concern,

Ellar’s voice was

only make my family

had predicted, Ellar’s complexion had only

medication’s effects started to fade, he felt

medication wore