“I’m meeting with a client nearby, around noon. The meeting should be quick. How about having lunch together?” Lawrence suggested, not noticing Nicole’s change in demeanor.

Nicole frowned and rejected, “I’m afraid not today. I have things to take care of. Maybe next time.”

Disappointed, Lawrence said, “Alright then, I’ll ask you out another day.”

“Sure thing,” Nicole agreed with a faint smile.

“Speaking of which, it’s been a while since I last saw Nolan and Lana. Why don’t we take them out for a day when

they’re free?” Lawrence tried.

Nicole bit her lip and hesitated to refuse directly. So she replied, “I’ll check with them first.”

“Fine by me. Let me know when you’ve set a date.” Lawrence smiled, thinking Nicole was accepting his invitation.

how to approach Lawrence. She could only wait for the final results of the investigation. She did not even know which outcome she hoped to see. Lawrence had indeed saved

to her

out softly, noticing her

back at Lawrence, her

he

to

entered

down in

tell me he’s here to monitor you taking your medication?” Lulu rolled her eyes.

pill bottle with her. It was to

changed the medication.” Lulu sighed. “But how long

will this finally

eventually,” Nicole said meaningfully, furrowing her

Lulu let out a long sigh, feeling pity for

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