My Wife is a Hacker novel (Nicole)

Chapter 2973

"Okay," Lulu said, turning to leave the office. She nearly bumped into Ellar just outside.

Noticing Ellar's haggard look, Lulu frowned with concern." Why do you look so tired?"

"You're here," Ellar replied, a tired note in his voice as he walked into the office.

His eyes widened slightly when he saw Nicole inside." Nicole, what are you doing here?"

"I heard from Lulu you weren't feeling well. Came to check on you," Nicole said, her gaze lingering on Ellar.

Ellar felt an uncomfortable twinge of guilt. Trying to mask any strangeness, he said, a bit stiffly, "No, just busy, that's all. Just tired."

Nicole's eyes narrowed a fraction. "You look more than just tired," she said, skepticism lacing her words. She wasn't buying the mere fatigue story.

the mountain of

the work that's keeping you from finishing. You're spending time with Patricia,"

Ellar admitted, a

only solidified Lulu's suspicion. Smiling, she added, "We shouldn't pry into your personal life, but don't let it affect your work, and

what?" Ellar asked, a hint of

trying to mislead Nicole. 'If she thinks I'm just preoccupied with Patricia,

what Lulu was

and her feelings for you. You should really think it through," Lulu advised, her

felt about Patricia, and Patricia had been clear about her feelings. Ellar needed to

expecting anything from her. I just think she needs someone to stand by her now. After she recovers, I’ll step back, just wishing her happiness," Ellar said, a rare

doing all this for Patricia without expecting anything in return. He just wanted to be there for her, hoping for her

a loss for further

if you're just keeping her company, you shouldn’t be this drained. Let me check you

come closer