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

the meal then,” Nicole said, deciding to leave the matter for now. Despite her lingering

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

Ellar quickly found an excuse to leave the Riddle

relieved sigh, wiping the perspiration from his

had sensed the underlying reason for Nicole’s questions and

his assistant, while he had

efforts appeared to have paid off, allowing him to

his situation by her return. Even if things didn’t improve substantially, he felt confident that his condition would not be as

home to rest?” Ellar’s assistant, full of concern, looked at

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

home in this state would only make my

had predicted, Ellar’s complexion

the medication’s effects started to fade, he felt

wore off. ‘If they had, keeping this a secret would’ve been impossible,’