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

the matter for now. Despite her lingering doubts, she couldn’t pinpoint anything

any concerns about Ellar after her trip. She thought that it was possible that her

excuse to

released a relieved sigh, wiping the perspiration from his

Nicole’s questions and was grateful for

had met with Martin to improve his complexion, anticipating Nicole might notice

appeared to have paid off, allowing

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 not be as evident and would likely

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

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

in this state would only make

Martin had predicted, Ellar’s complexion had

medication’s effects started to fade, he felt

fortunate that no one had seen him after the medication wore off. ‘If