My Wife is a Hacker novel (Nicole)

Chapter 3066

Cindy looked at Nicole and asked, "May I treat you to dinner today?" "Is everything okay?" Nicole noticed something strange in Cindy’s tone and furrowed her brows slightly. 'She doesn't sound like it's just a casual hangout with friends.’

"Well, I'm leaving, so think of it as a goodbye dinner for me," Cindy said, forcing a bitter smile.

After all this time, she felt like she couldn't keep holding on and was ready to let go of her feelings for Martin.

"You're going back? Why all of a sudden?" Lulu was shocked. 'Didn't she come here for Martin? Is she giving up now?'

"It’s nothing. My research project ended a while ago, and I’ve been here longer than needed. It's time for me to go back." Waiting around felt suffocating, so she wanted some fresh air.

"Are you sure about this?" Nicole asked, showing concern.

decision," Cindy said firmly, feeling there

seemed lost in thought. It meant Cindy hadn't

said, "Since you've made your mind up, we'll respect

think of it as one last get- together with me," Cindy felt

entirely in vain; at least

and Martin to change clothes. After switching out of their lab

eyes locked, and Cindy nervously bit her lip, stepping back to let Martin

studying Cindy with a mixed expression.

few days, but the final call came to me just

Martin started to speak, but then he simply said, "Well then,

Cindy nodded, avoiding

that if she met his gaze, she might second-guess her decision and be tempted to stay. But deep down, she knew going back was