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.”

was fine, why

can’t stay friends. Why is she dodging me completely, not even responding to my messages?’ Nicole patted Ellar’s

it be that it’s not Patricia who’s avoiding me, but Charlie who’s stopping her from getting in touch?’ After a moment

him leave, his dejected figure making her frown, but she said

Martin, you have

looked at the

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

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

had some news, which might

texted Patricia to meet her at Martin’s place

the workday finally ended, Nicole and Lulu left

brought the

in the car, Lulu asked, “Patricia will come,

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