My Wife is a Hacker novel (Nicole)

Chapter 3097

"He didn't come, but he prepared gifts for you," Nicole explained.

"Oh.” Nolan's gaze returned from the window to the box in his hands, his expression hesitant.

Nicole touched his head gently. 'You can choose to open it or not.”

It was clear that Nolan was still somewhat resistant, likely still upset about Lawrence's actions from before.

"Let's open it and see," Jared's voice chimed in.

Nolan looked up at Jared, murmuring, "Dad, I..."

"It's okay. It's a birthday gift he sent you, and I think it's something you'll like, " Jared said softly.

After all, Lawrence knew Nolan and Lana well, so the gifts he chose were surely ones they'd enjoy. Jared could sense Nolan's uncertainty and inner struggle; it's tough for anyone to accept being used by someone they trusted, especially for a child.

genuine, as was the care Lawrence had shown him, which probably made

to open the gift box, sensing that it held something he had

gently urged him,

moment's pause,

a blend of

decided to open her

years, Lawrence had always sent them birthday presents they adored, and Lana was sure this time would be

Godpa for me tomorrow," Lana said softly after

him for you," Nicole replied with a

rest of their gifts, Nolan and Lana

presents?" Gloria and Daniel, standing nearby, asked with a smile as

feel the love and consideration behind each gift, tailored to their likes

someone take the gifts to your rooms.

and Lana agreed, trailing after Nicole and

to Nolan and Lana's rooms, Gloria and Daniel