Nicole didn’t exactly agree with Patricia’s approach, but she got where she was coming from.

“I’ll whip up some easy pasta for you,” Lulu said, already on her way to the kitchen.

Twenty minutes later, she returned with a plate of pasta, setting it down in front of Patricia and encouraging her, “Try some, okay?”

Patricia paused for a second before responding, “Thanks.” She was aware of everyone’s concern for her and didn’t want to let them down.

Once she finished eating, Patricia looked up at Nicole. “Ms. Riddle, why do you want me to come with you?”

“We’re going to see Martin,” Nicole answered truthfully.

Hearing this, Patricia instinctively touched her cheek, understanding Nicole’s intention. She knew Nicole wanted to ask Martin if there was any other way to treat her face.

give herself false hope, but looking at Nicole and Lulu, she found it hard to refuse and finally

go, we’ll see what can be done, and then you can rest easy,” Lulu said

left the apartment, heading toward Martin’s

to Nicole, “I might

is what matters most,” Nicole replied softly,

she might not be able to return to work soon, not just physically, but emotionally too. She needed time to

calmly is easier said than done. Only time can

surprised to see them so early. “You all…” he started, surprised they didn’t call

to check her injury,” Nicole said, getting straight

on Patricia’s cheek, his brow furrowing slightly. He had initially thought Patricia’s injury was minor, but seeing Nicole bring her in,

a moment of hesitation

with a tray of water in hand, greeted Nicole and Lulu,” Let Martin have a

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