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.”

grew stronger. ‘If everything was fine, why she needs

but that doesn’t mean we can’t stay friends. Why is she dodging me completely, not even responding to my messages?’ Nicole patted Ellar’s shoulder, “Go home. Since you and

avoiding me, but Charlie who’s stopping her from getting in touch?’

dejected figure making her

Martin,

looked at the recently closed office door and sighed

feelings. The last

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

some news,

breath, Nicole texted Patricia to meet

Nicole and Lulu left Riddle Corporation

brought the

Lulu asked, “Patricia will

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