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

over here," Ellar suggested, guiding Patricia to a

ordered, Ellar turned to Patricia, "You've

out would

much." Patricia

would have been enough, you

to the office?" "I wanted to see you," Ellar said, looking a bit upset, "Plus, now that work's

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

firmly disagreed, "No, we're together and shouldn't

no reason to hide

but smile, a mix of amusement and exasperation in

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

sure you're okay

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

enjoy the meal," Ellar agreed, cheerfully offering Patricia

spent the meal talking and laughing, Ellar appearing

with a