The proposal seemed perfect at first glance, but its perfection was what made it suspicious.

Nicole thought, ‘Let’s wait for Lulu’s investigation. In times like these, being cautious is always wise.’ After leaving Nicole’s office, Ellar went straight to find Patricia.

“Do you need something?” Patricia asked, maintaining a professional calm.

“What happened to your arm?” Ellar pressed, concerned, wondering, ‘How can she get hurt doing office work?’ “It’s nothing,” Patricia instinctively moved her arm under the table, trying to keep it hidden.

Ellar moved closer to Patricia, giving her a look. “Hey, Patricia, don’t stress.

I tried to stay away so you could have a chill and happy life without me.”

“I’m okay,” Patricia tried to calm herself, making it seem like everything was cool.

took Patricia’s arm, checking the injury. “Does this seem ‘okay’ to you?” “Just a small injury,” Patricia said, trying to act like it was no

wanting space from Ellar and being afraid that any move

yourself, I might just stick around, you know, be a part of your life,” Ellar said, his

back the urge to shadow her. Many times, he came close to giving

wished her safety, happiness, and well-being, wanting her to have her

was so surprised by his words that her eyes got wide, and her mouth opened a bit, but no words

your arm?” Ellar

was faint as she said, “Can you

a mosquito’s buzz, “Can you step back a

Ellar realize how close he was to Patricia. He naturally took a

at Ellar, “You don’t have to worry about me. What could possibly happen to me while I’m with Ms. Riddle?” “I…” Ellar was briefly lost for words, realizing that Nicole wouldn’t let Patricia take unnecessary

you came here to talk about work, and since you’re done, you should probably go back. And I have work to do as well,” Patricia dismissed him

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