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.

and charming decor made

sit over here," Ellar suggested,

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

a night out

so much." Patricia let

have been enough,

to see you," Ellar said, looking a bit upset, "Plus, now that work's over and Jared's with Nicole, she'll be alright." "I'm

that I think we should keep things between us a bit more private for

"No, we're together and shouldn't hide

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

smile, a mix of amusement and exasperation

are you even saying?" Ellar gave a nervous laugh, scratching

you're

Patricia

agreed, cheerfully offering Patricia some of

and laughing, Ellar appearing utterly

him, her heart filling with a gentle happiness, her smile