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.

to the mountain

spending time with Patricia," Lulu said,

just went to see her," Ellar admitted, a hint of

pry into your personal life, but don't let it affect your work, and

hint of

mislead Nicole. 'If she thinks I'm just preoccupied

wondered what Lulu

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

all knew how Ellar felt about Patricia, and Patricia had been clear about her feelings. Ellar needed to be ready for

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

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

head, at a

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

for Ellar to come closer for