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.

music and charming decor made them feel comfortable

over here," Ellar suggested,

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

a night out would help

much." Patricia let

have been

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

should keep things between us a bit more

we're together and shouldn't hide

saw no reason to hide their relationship, feeling insecure about Patricia's

but smile, a mix of amusement and exasperation

you even saying?" Ellar gave a nervous laugh,

sure you're

I don't see you." "Let's just eat," Patricia said with a

let's enjoy the meal," Ellar agreed, cheerfully offering Patricia some of

the meal talking and laughing, Ellar

him, her heart filling with a