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

here," Ellar suggested, guiding Patricia to a window

turned to Patricia,

a night out would

Patricia let out a

have been enough,

Ellar said, looking a bit upset, "Plus, now that work's

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

we're together and

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

smile, a mix

saying?" Ellar gave a nervous

sure you're okay

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

meal," Ellar agreed, cheerfully offering Patricia

spent the meal talking and laughing, Ellar appearing

her heart filling with a gentle happiness, her smile hidden but