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.

gestured to the

not the work that's keeping you from finishing. You're spending time with Patricia," Lulu said, teasing him with a knowing

Ellar admitted, a hint of embarrassment in his

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

a hint of confusion in

to mislead Nicole. 'If she thinks I'm just preoccupied with Patricia, she won't suspect the truth,' he

Lulu was about

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

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

someone to stand by her now. After she recovers, I’ll

without expecting anything in return. He just wanted to

head, at a loss for further advice for

a concerned look at Ellar. "Even if you're just keeping her company,

for Ellar to come closer for a quick