“I just wanted to check on Nicole,” Ellar explained, trying to appear composed.

Internally, his world wasn’t calm at all. Observing Patricia from a distance in the past few days brought him comfort, and seeing her well added to that. Now, being so close and talking to her, he couldn’t contain his emotions.

“Ms. Riddle should be here soon,” Patricia said, quickly regaining her composure.

After putting the papers on the desk, she turned and walked away. Ellar’s sudden appearance had surprised her, stirring up different feelings. Right now, all she wanted was to get away.

Coincidentally, Nicole arrived and encountered Patricia at the door.

“The documents are on the desk, Ms. Riddle. I’ll handle other matters,” Patricia reported.

“Sure.” Nicole noticed Patricia leaving in a bit of a hurry but didn’t pay it much mind and walked into the room.

As soon as Nicole saw Ellar, a realization struck her. ‘Oh, it’s because he’s here.’ “What brings you here?” Nicole asked Ellar.

Nicole.” Ellar immediately stood up and

spill it.” Nicole

why they’re worried?” Nicole

it, Ellar responded, “Not much, just been busy with work lately.” “Busy?” Nicole asked again, her tone

“Nicole, do

aware; otherwise, she

keep something unknown, best not to

concerned about Patricia.” “If you’re worried about her, why hesitate to see her?” Nicole

head. “I don’t want to complicate things for

just want to

all, Ellar had presumed Charlie was Patricia’s boyfriend, and he restrained himself from getting too close, fearing it might cause her

feel, shouldn’t you concentrate on rebuilding your own life? Rather than investing all your free

he

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