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

Ellar suggested, guiding Patricia to a

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

thought a night out would

stress so much." Patricia let out a small

call would have been

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

between us a bit more private

firmly disagreed, "No, we're together and shouldn't

you having doubts?" His stance was clear; he saw no reason to hide their relationship, feeling insecure

couldn't help but smile, a mix of amusement and exasperation in

you even saying?" Ellar gave

sure you're okay

see you." "Let's just eat," Patricia said with a mock stern look, making Ellar seem almost

the meal," Ellar agreed, cheerfully offering Patricia

talking and laughing, Ellar

with a gentle happiness, her smile hidden but