"Let's wait and see what Zane finds," Nicole sighed, acknowledging the complexity of the current situation.

"Alright." Seeing the weariness on Nicole's face, Lulu said, "I won't pry further, then.

I'l] head out too." She thought to herself, 'It seems complicated, and since Nicole said to wait, we'll wait a bit longer.' After Lulu left, Nicole took a deep breath, gathered her spirits, and picked up the documents on her desk, immersing herself in work.

She hoped that by focusing on her tasks, she could temporarily set aside her concerns, trusting that soon there might be a resolution.

At the hospital, Patricia found Charlie's room.

"Are you okay?" She asked, her eyes getting red as if she might cry.

"I'm okay, look," Charlie said, trying to cheer her up.

"Still in one piece." Patricia was upset.

"Okay? Look at you!" "It's good to be alive," Charlie said, smiling and patting her hand.

are you here and not resting?"

transfer to our

could take care of each other if you were closer." "No

be discharged soon anyway." "But I worry about you

not alone,"

and we have people taking care of

I'll recover quickly here.

sighed, accepting

Charlie's squad members were

are things with you and Ellar?" Charlie asked, more seriously, trying

you mean? There's nothing between us!" Patricia explained quickly, a hint of panic in her

said thoughtfully, "It's okay to hide things from others, but can you hide them from yourself?" He had thought that after recent

it was obvious to everyone around

Patricia

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