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.

music and charming decor made them feel comfortable right

suggested, guiding

Patricia, "You've been working so much

thought a night out would help

so much." Patricia

call would have

said, looking a bit upset, "Plus, now that work's over and Jared's with Nicole, she'll be alright."

between us a bit more private for now," Patricia

disagreed, "No, we're together and

His stance was clear; he saw no reason to hide their relationship, feeling insecure about

smile, a mix

are you even saying?" Ellar gave

you're

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

Ellar agreed, cheerfully offering Patricia some of her

talking and

with a gentle happiness, her smile hidden but