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

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

urged him, "Go on, open

pause,

a blend of emotions

Nolan, Lana decided to open

birthday presents they adored, and Lana was sure this time would be no different. However, the excitement she

said softly after closing her gift box, looking up at

you," Nicole replied with a relieved smile, noticing the maturity

of their gifts, Nolan and

happy with your presents?" Gloria and Daniel, standing nearby, asked with a smile as they watched

love and consideration behind each gift, tailored to their likes

Gloria said warmly. "I'll have someone take the gifts to your rooms. It's

agreed, trailing after Nicole

butler to move the gifts to Nolan and Lana's rooms, Gloria and