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.

care Lawrence had shown

it held something he had

hesitation, gently urged him,

moment's pause, Nolan

box at last, his expression a blend of emotions as he gazed

Nolan, Lana decided to open

Lana was sure this time would be no different. However, the excitement she once felt was now

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

him for you," Nicole replied with a

rest of their gifts, Nolan and Lana

and Daniel, standing nearby, asked with a smile as they watched Nolan

could feel the love and consideration behind each gift,

said warmly. "I'll have someone take the gifts to your rooms. It's getting late; you two should go to

and Lana agreed, trailing after Nicole and Jared as they

the butler to move the gifts to Nolan and Lana's rooms, Gloria and Daniel also called it