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.

the care Lawrence had shown him, which probably

gift box, sensing that it held something he

urged him, "Go

moment's pause, Nolan

blend of

decided to open her gift

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

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

for you," Nicole replied with

unwrapping the rest of their gifts, Nolan and Lana

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

and consideration behind each

warmly. "I'll have someone take the gifts to your

after Nicole and Jared as they headed

the gifts to Nolan and Lana's rooms, Gloria and Daniel also