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

sit over here," Ellar suggested, guiding Patricia to

Patricia, "You've been working

a night out would help you

so much." Patricia

have been enough, you

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

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

disagreed, "No, we're together

stance was clear; he saw no reason to hide their relationship, feeling insecure

a mix of amusement and exasperation in her

Ellar gave

making sure you're okay

see you." "Let's just eat," Patricia said

meal," Ellar agreed, cheerfully offering

spent the meal talking and laughing,

her heart filling with a gentle happiness, her