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 made

sensing that it held something he

hesitation, gently urged him, "Go on,

pause, Nolan

expression a blend of emotions as he gazed at the

decided to open

sure this time would be no different. However, the excitement she once felt was now tempered by a complex mix

for me tomorrow," Lana said softly

with a relieved smile, noticing the maturity in her

their gifts, Nolan

and Daniel, standing nearby, asked with

Lana replied. They could feel the love and consideration behind each gift, tailored to their

great to hear," Gloria said warmly. "I'll have someone take the gifts to your rooms.

and Lana agreed, trailing after Nicole and Jared as they

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