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.

charming decor made them feel

here," Ellar suggested, guiding Patricia to a

they ordered, Ellar turned to Patricia, "You've been

night out

Patricia

would have been enough, you

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

think we should keep things between us

firmly disagreed, "No, we're together and

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

but smile, a mix of amusement

even saying?" Ellar gave a nervous laugh, scratching

making sure you're okay

get worried when I don't see you." "Let's just eat," Patricia said with a mock stern look, making Ellar seem almost

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

the meal talking and laughing, Ellar

with a gentle