ricia!” Ellar called, but received no reply.

‘Where could she be in this big city? She doesn’t have many places she usually goes.’ Ellar tried hard to recall, but he couldn’t think of any specific locations. Patricia usually stuck to going between the office and her apartment, and he hadn’t noticed any unique hobbies or interests.

Suddenly, it clicked for Ellar. “Of course, how could I forget?”

Glancing around, he identified a direction and started running.

He remembered Patricia mentioning her dream place was the amusement park, even though she never truly enjoyed it from childhood to adulthood.

Considering the weather and the uncertain day, Ellar thought, ‘She might just head there.’ At last, reaching the amusement park, Ellar spotted a solitary figure sitting on the ground, hugging her knees, leaning against the park’s gate, her eyes empty, resembling a homeless person.

“Patricia!” Ellar hurried over and enveloped her in his arms.” It’s pouring, why didn’t you seek cover?”

her gaze to Ellar, taking a moment

you here?” she asked, sounding a bit

concern,” Aren’t you afraid

is closed,” Patricia uttered slowly, her voice carrying

Ellar hugged Patricia tightly. “It’s alright. We can come back and play another day. Let’s head home for now,” he suggested, gently

got up, she stumbled slightly, nearly falling

promptly steadied her and insisted, “No,

and

Patricia had already received treatment, changed into a patient gown, and was

to worry,” Patricia apologized, aware

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