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?”

vigorous nod seemed to affirm his words. “Really, everything’s fine,” he

matter for now.

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

quickly found an excuse to leave

relieved sigh,

reason for Nicole’s questions and was grateful for

the Spicy Mexican fish was ordered by his assistant, while he had met with Martin to improve his complexion, anticipating Nicole might

off, allowing

Ellar hoped for some change in his situation by her return. Even if things didn’t improve substantially,

take you home to rest?” Ellar’s assistant, full of

head back to the company,” Ellar’s voice was weak, barely a whisper

home in this state would only make my family worry more,’

predicted, Ellar’s

started to fade, he felt even weaker than

after the medication wore off. ‘If they