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.

“Just a small injury,” Patricia

over the place, torn between wanting space from Ellar and being afraid

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

catching sight of her, holding back the urge to shadow her. Many times, he came close to giving

and well-being, wanting her to have her own

eyes got wide, and her mouth opened a bit, but

your arm?” Ellar tried to keep his voice

faint as she said, “Can you

voice was as faint as a mosquito’s

he was to Patricia. He naturally took a couple of

have to worry about me. What could possibly happen to me while I’m with Ms. Riddle?” “I…” Ellar was briefly lost for

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

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