My Wife is a Hacker by Summer

Chapter 3097

"He didn't come, but he prepared gifts for you," Nicole explained.

"Oh.” Nolan's gaze returned from the window to the box in his hands, his expression hesitant.

Nicole touched his head gently. 'You can choose to open it or not.”

It was clear that Nolan was still somewhat resistant, likely still upset about Lawrence's actions from before.

"Let's open it and see," Jared's voice chimed in.

Nolan looked up at Jared, murmuring, "Dad, I..."

"It's okay. It's a birthday gift he sent you, and I think it's something you'll like, " Jared said softly.

After all, Lawrence knew Nolan and Lana well, so the gifts he chose were surely ones they'd enjoy.

Jared could sense Nolan's uncertainty and inner struggle; it's tough for anyone to accept being used by someone they trusted, especially for a child.

But Nolan's emotions for Lawrence were genuine, as was the care Lawrence had shown him, which probably made Nolan's inner turmoil even more complicated.

open the gift box, sensing that it held something he had wished for a long

noticing Nolan's hesitation, gently urged him, "Go on, open

moment's pause, Nolan nodded.

a blend of emotions as he

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to open

birthday presents they adored, and Lana was sure this time would be no different. However, the excitement she once felt was now tempered by a complex mix

said softly after

already thanked him for you," Nicole replied with a relieved smile, noticing

Nolan and Lana

nearby, asked with a smile as they

Nolan and Lana replied. They could feel the love and consideration behind each

take the gifts to your rooms. It's getting late; you two should go to

agreed, trailing after Nicole and Jared as they

butler to move the gifts to Nolan and Lana's rooms,