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

sit over here," Ellar suggested, guiding Patricia to a window

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

out

much." Patricia let out a

would have been enough, you

said, looking a bit upset, "Plus, now that work's over and Jared's

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

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

he saw no reason to hide

but smile, a mix of

are you even saying?" Ellar gave

you're

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

agreed, cheerfully offering Patricia some

spent the meal talking and laughing, Ellar appearing utterly

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