Martin and Ellar were startled by Nicole’s suddent appearance.

Cindy, holding a tray, was so surprised that she dropped it, the noise echoing in the room.

Collecting himself, Ellar quickly covered his arm with a sleeve and attempted to sound composed, "Nicole, what's up?" Nicole looked straight at Ellar's arm.

"What happened to your arm?" she asked.

"I got a little hurt.

Martin's helping me out," Ellar said, trying to play down the pain, though his teeth were clenched.

Nicole raised an eyebrow skeptically, glancing at Ellar.

"Why does Martin need to personally handle a minor injury of yours?" Trying to change the subject, Ellar said, "Oh, it's just a small thing...

I was also checking on Patricia's condition.

here to talk about treatment options with Martin? I won't bother you then; I'll go." Without saying anything, Nicole observed Ellar as

out and grabbed his wrist,

want to share?" Nicole's voice now carried

angry, but seeing the wound on Ellar's arm, she understood his

hung his head and said softly, "Nicole, I just wanted to

if something happens to you? How would we cope, and what about Patricia?" Nicole expressed her

come to

saved Martin from poisoning before, and

he knew Patricia's well-being was the top

guilt." This isn't solely his fault; I agreed to it as well." Ellar quickly intervened, "No, it

Don't blame him.

been taking care

okay." He didn't want Martin to be scolded

secret from me?" She thought

"You would have never let

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