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.

decor made them feel comfortable

over here," Ellar suggested, guiding Patricia to a window

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

thought a night out would help you

much." Patricia let out

would have

looking a bit upset, "Plus, now that work's over and Jared's

I think we should keep things between us a bit more private for now," Patricia tried to

we're

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

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

Ellar gave a

sure you're

"Let's just eat," Patricia said with

agreed, cheerfully offering

and laughing,

watched him, her heart filling with a gentle happiness,