My Wife is a Hacker by Summer

Nicole walked over to where Jared had parked his car.

Jared smiled affectionately and opened the door for her, saying, "Hop in." Once inside, Nicole sank into the seat with a deep sigh.

"Finally, a moment to relax." "You look worn out," Jared noted, concerned.

"I'm okay," she said, leaning against Jared.

It wasn't the work that was tiring, but rather the stress from dealing with Lawrence that had been weighing on her.

Now, in the quiet of the car, she felt a sense of relief.

Jared smiled gently, "Soon, you'll get to relax for real." He knew exactly what she was going through.

They just had to handle the situation with Lawrence, and then all this stress would be behind them.

Nicole nodded as she smiled back, feeling a bit more at ease.

eK Ellar took Patricia to a cozy restaurant.

calm music and charming decor made them feel comfortable right

here," Ellar suggested,

ordered, Ellar turned to Patricia, "You've been working so

night out would help

much." Patricia let out a small

call would have been enough,

to see you," Ellar said, looking a bit upset, "Plus, now that work's over and Jared's with Nicole, she'll be

us a bit more private for now," Patricia tried to

we're together and shouldn't

was clear; he saw no reason to hide their

mix of amusement and exasperation in her

even saying?" Ellar gave a nervous

making sure you're okay with

eat," Patricia said with a mock stern look, making Ellar

meal," Ellar agreed, cheerfully offering Patricia some of her

talking and

filling with a gentle happiness,