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

box, sensing that it held something he

gently urged him, "Go on, open

pause,

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

Nolan, Lana decided to open her gift

birthday presents they adored, and Lana was sure this time would be no different. However, the excitement she once felt was now tempered by a complex mix of

softly after closing her gift box,

with a relieved smile,

their gifts, Nolan and Lana found themselves with quite a

Gloria and Daniel, standing nearby, asked with

could feel the love and

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

agreed, trailing after Nicole and Jared as

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