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 was no reason

thought. It meant Cindy hadn't

you've made your mind up, we'll respect

dinner tonight, think of it as one last get- together with me," Cindy felt a pang of sadness, knowing she'd be losing not

San Joto hadn't been entirely in vain; at least she'd gained friendships worth holding

go,” Nicole said, rising from her seat. Patricia and Lulu trailed behind Nicole as they left, leaving Cindy and Martin

nervously bit her lip, stepping back to let

a mixed expression. "When did you

past few days, but

started to speak, but then he simply said, "Well then, I hope your journey

Cindy nodded, avoiding Martin's

that if she met his gaze, she might second-guess her decision and be tempted to stay.