My Wife is a Hacker novel (Nicole)

Chapter 2980

Ellar’s tone conveyed his effort to contribute positively to the lunch gathering. "I remembered how much you both liked it last time, so I grabbed it for today," he said.

Lulu casually mentioned, "Well, enjoy it while you can.

Nicole will be out of the country soon."

Ellar’s reaction was one of genuine surprise. "Out of the country? Nicole, what's the occasion?"

"Just some business matters. I'll be back in a few days," Nicole replied, downplaying the significance of her trip.

Ellar, not privy to the details, simply nodded in understanding. "Got it."

Nicole then shifted the conversation, her gaze intent on Ellar. Before I go, is there anything you need assistance with?"

Ellar, slightly uneasy under Nicole's scrutiny, averted his eyes. "No, everything's fine on my end. You don't need to worry about me, Nicole."

not entirely convinced, pressed a bit more. "Are you sure about

to affirm his

now. Despite her lingering doubts, she couldn't pinpoint anything specific about Ellar that seemed

her trip. She thought that

Ellar quickly found an excuse to leave the

brow. He had sensed the underlying reason for Nicole's questions

ordered by his assistant, while he had met with Martin to improve his complexion, anticipating Nicole might notice any

off, allowing him

departure, Ellar hoped for some change in his situation by her return. Even if things didn't

take you home to rest?" Ellar’s assistant, full of concern, looked at his ashen

company," Ellar’s voice was weak, barely a whisper as

only make my

predicted, Ellar’s complexion had only improved temporarily. When the medication's effects started to

medication wore off. 'If they had, keeping

Nicole. "He does