"Really, there's no need," Patricia quickly said, shaking her head.

Her health had almost fully recovered, but Ellar was still not in the clear.

Since Ellar's injuries were due to her, she felt this was the only thing she could do for him now.

Relying on others to deliver meals would make her feel even more redundant, causing unease in her heart.

“Hahaha, I'm just teasing you; look how worked up you are," Lulu chuckled, thinking, 'She clearly wants to cook for Ellar herself but comes up with all these excuses.’ "No, I'm not nervous," Patricia's cheeks flushed, her eyes darting away ina slight panic, avoiding Lulu's gaze.

Lulu patted Patricia's shoulder, "Alright, we all know you're not nervous." With a meaningful look from Lulu, Patricia felt her cheeks grow warmer.

She quickly turned to Nicole to switch topics, saying, "Ms. Riddle, everything is going smoothly, right?" "It's fine," Nicole replied with a smile.

Taking the chance to set down the thermal container, Patricia looked at Nicole earnestly.

"Is there anything I can do to help?" "You? Just take good care of Ellar; that's enough," Lulu laughed, seeing through Patricia's attempt to change the subject.

hint of reproach in her

into laughter,

"Lulu, stop teasing her.

Ellar intervened,

Lulu teased Ellar, "Okay, I'll stop." Nicole watched the

to check

puts us at ease." "Nicole, we're doing well; you don't have to

can see that," Nicole responded, her smile turning toward Patricia, "You've visited Charlie?"

went to see

his squad members are also hospitalized and recovering, so he didn't want

be discharged in a couple of days and didn't want the hassle." "That's good, they have each other for support; you don't need to

"Yes," Patricia agreed, nodding.

Nicole said, turning

sure," Lulu replied, ready to

and Patricia, Nicole and

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