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?”

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

let’s enjoy the meal then,” Nicole said, deciding to leave the matter for now. Despite her lingering doubts, she couldn’t pinpoint anything specific about

after her trip. She thought that it was possible that her recent stress had been amplifying her

quickly found an excuse to leave the Riddle

sigh, wiping the perspiration from his

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

was ordered by his assistant, while he had

efforts appeared to have 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 not be as evident

pale. Should I take you home to rest?” Ellar’s assistant, full

Ellar’s voice was weak, barely a whisper

home in this state would only make

had predicted, Ellar’s complexion had only improved

medication’s effects started to fade, he

seen him after the medication wore off. ‘If