Doretta nodded, understanding that Patricia and Charlie had also been through tough times.

Fortunately, through their own efforts, they had supported each other and made it to this point.

Emma glanced at the time and suggested, "It's about time; let's talk over dinner." "Sure," everyone agreed, standing up and heading to the dining room.

After a lively dinner, Patricia and Doretta said their goodbyes and left.

Ellar was a bit sad as he watched Patricia and Doretta walk away together, refusing his offer to escort them.

He had been happy when Patricia agreed to come with him, but now he wondered if she only came because of Doretta, which made him feel more alone.

After they left, Patricia and Doretta didn't go their separate ways.

They found a quiet spot.

"Ts there something else?" Doretta checked their surroundings before she spoke.

"It's about Ms.

earlier in the day and cautioned, "I know

feeling he might harm

indeed becoming impatient,

is in my

you and Charlie," Patricia said with a

Doretta nodded.

worry, we will do our best too." After a nod, Patricia looked around before quickly

to be cautious now, as there

identity couldn't be exposed yet, so

ensure no one was

At the Riddle residence, the

keeping Nolan and Lana company while watching

you seem so preoccupied? Has something happened?" Gloria, noticing Nicole

work-related matters," Nicole responded with a reassuring smile, trying to comfort

Gloria's brow furrowed slightly.

it that work has been too exhausting? You look a bit

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