Chapter 3024

"What? Patricia turned back, puzzled by his sudden call.

"If you feel not okay and hesitant to call me, just ring up Charlie instead," Ellar suggested, then hit the gas and drove away.

Patricia stood there for a moment, mulling over his words.

Without having promised to contact Ellar, he seemed to assume it could be inconvenient for her and recommended reaching out to Charlie instead.

As Ellar's car disappeared into the distance, a hint of sadness flickered in Patricia's eyes.

She thought, 'l can imagine how difficult it must have been for him to say that.’ "He's gone.Come on, let's head back,"

Charlie's voice came from behind, making Patricia jump.

She turned to him, asking, “When did you come down?"

"Just now,"

Charlie sighed, “Maybe you should think about leaving this job."

"I don't want to retire," Patricia said, biting her lip.

Charlie patted her shoulder, “Mr.

Johnston has already agreed; this decision won't change."

"But—"

to argue, only to be interrupted by Charlie, "I understand your thoughts, but I also feel that your

been there for each other since

once promised to stick with him for life, but Charlie knew

she could go back to a regular life, that was what he hoped

way they are, and we have to accept that. But if there's a chance to make a change, I hope you

Patricia by his side was safer

had the opportunity

eyes welled up

losing Charlie, akin to losing her parents,

hair, I'll make sure to

oblivious to the

he had parked his car

Patricia, Ellar sensed a twinge of bitterness in

as long as Patricia was happy, it was fine for

days later, everything appeared to have settled back into

as usual, came

Nicole settled into her office, Lulu entered

you

Nicole

handed the papers to

been slaving over

"Is Everett behind this?"

the situation

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