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.

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

gift box, sensing that it held something he had wished for a long

urged him, "Go on,

moment's pause,

opened the box at last, his expression a blend of emotions as

decided to open her gift

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

me tomorrow," Lana said softly after closing her gift box, looking up

Nicole replied with

the rest of their gifts, Nolan and Lana found

standing nearby, asked with a smile as they

love and consideration behind each

to hear," Gloria said warmly. "I'll have someone take the gifts to your rooms. It's getting late; you

after

Nolan and Lana's rooms, Gloria and Daniel also called it a