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.

checking the injury. “Does this seem ‘okay’ to you?” “Just a small injury,” Patricia said, trying

wanting space from Ellar and being afraid that any move

stick around, you know, be a

holding back the urge to shadow her.

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

her eyes got wide, and her mouth opened a bit, but no

did you hurt your arm?” Ellar tried to keep

voice was faint as she said, “Can you step back

voice was as faint as a mosquito’s buzz, “Can you

then did Ellar realize how close he was to Patricia. He naturally took a couple of steps back,

me. What could possibly happen to me while I’m with

to talk about work, and since you’re done, you should probably go back. And I have work to

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