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.

more nervous, gave a forced chuckle. "What else would it be? Honestly, just tired." He gestured to the mountain of paperwork on his desk. "See? So much work lately. Some I can't even finish in

spending time with Patricia," Lulu said,

see her," Ellar

solidified Lulu's suspicion. Smiling, she added, "We shouldn't pry into your personal

hint of confusion in

'If she thinks I'm

what Lulu was

Patricia's situation and her feelings for you. You should really think it through,"

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

her now. After she recovers, I’ll step back, just wishing her happiness," Ellar said, a rare seriousness in

return. He just

a loss

just keeping her company, you shouldn’t be this

Ellar to come closer for