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.

Nolan's emotions for Lawrence were genuine, as was the care Lawrence had shown him, which probably made

sensing that it held something he had

noticing Nolan's hesitation, gently urged

pause, Nolan nodded.

expression a blend of emotions as he gazed at the

Nolan, Lana decided to open her gift

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

Lana said softly after closing her gift box,

replied with a relieved

of their gifts, Nolan and Lana found

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

They could feel the love and consideration behind each gift,

gifts to your rooms. It's getting

Nolan and Lana agreed, trailing after Nicole and Jared as

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