Frowning, Ellar said, “Nicole, I’ve always listened to you since we were kids. I can tell when something’s bothering you.”

He had always paid close attention to Nicole, understanding her better than anyone else.

At this point, Nicole simply mentioned that Patricia was fine, which to Ellar signaled that Patricia might actually be in trouble. He guessed that something had happened, which was why Patricia had disappeared without a trace.

Nicole sighed and tried to reassure him, “Patricia’s okay. She just doesn’t want to be seen right now. I have to respect her choice.”

“But how can she be okay?” Ellar wondered aloud, confused. “I heard about the hospital incident. Those people were caught, but Patricia vanished right after!”

He hadn’t been able to find Patricia since, so he couldn’t believe she was really fine.

Nicole gave him a look, “She really is okay.”

Ellar felt a lump in his throat and pleaded, “Please, Nicole, just tell me.”

suspicions grew stronger. ‘If everything was

is she dodging me completely, not even responding to my messages?’ Nicole patted

tracks, a new thought striking him.’ Could it be that it’s not Patricia who’s avoiding me, but Charlie who’s stopping her from getting in touch?’ After a moment of silence, Ellar stood up,

watched him leave, his dejected figure making her

then, her phone rang. She glanced at it and answered,” Martin, you have news? Alright, I’ll bring her to see you

the recently closed office

couldn’t tell Ellar about Patricia’s situation as she understood Patricia’s feelings. The last person Patricia

Patricia’s choice, and Nicole felt she should respect that. As for Ellar, if

had some news, which might

deep breath, Nicole texted Patricia to meet her at Martin’s place after

workday finally ended, Nicole and Lulu

driver brought

the car, Lulu asked, “Patricia will come,

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