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

suggested, guiding

ordered, Ellar turned to Patricia,

a night out

stress so much." Patricia let out a small

call would 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 with

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

we're together and shouldn't hide

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

smile, a mix of amusement and exasperation

even saying?" Ellar gave a nervous laugh, scratching his

sure you're

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

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

meal talking and laughing, Ellar appearing

with a gentle happiness, her