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.

He gestured to the mountain of paperwork on his

You're spending time with Patricia," Lulu said, teasing him with

Ellar admitted, a hint of embarrassment

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

asked, a hint

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

Lulu was

know Patricia's situation and her feelings for you. You should really think it through," Lulu advised, her voice tinged with

been clear about her feelings. Ellar needed to be ready

needs someone to stand by her now. After she recovers, I’ll step back, just wishing her happiness," Ellar said, a rare seriousness in his

He just wanted to be

her head, at a loss

concerned look at Ellar. "Even if you're just keeping her company, you shouldn’t be this drained. Let

Ellar to come closer for a