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

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

Nolan's hesitation, gently urged him, "Go

pause, Nolan nodded.

box at last, his expression a blend of emotions as

to open her

sent them birthday presents they adored, and Lana was sure this time would

Lana said softly

him for you," Nicole replied with a relieved

rest of their gifts, Nolan

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

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

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

trailing after Nicole and Jared as they

and