Nicole walked over to where Jared had parked his car.

Jared smiled affectionately and opened the door for her, saying, "Hop in." Once inside, Nicole sank into the seat with a deep sigh.

"Finally, a moment to relax." "You look worn out," Jared noted, concerned.

"I'm okay," she said, leaning against Jared.

It wasn't the work that was tiring, but rather the stress from dealing with Lawrence that had been weighing on her.

Now, in the quiet of the car, she felt a sense of relief.

Jared smiled gently, "Soon, you'll get to relax for real." He knew exactly what she was going through.

They just had to handle the situation with Lawrence, and then all this stress would be behind them.

Nicole nodded as she smiled back, feeling a bit more at ease.

eK Ellar took Patricia to a cozy restaurant.

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sit over here," Ellar suggested, guiding Patricia

ordered, Ellar turned to Patricia, "You've been working

a night out would help you

Patricia let

have been enough,

"I wanted to see you," Ellar said, looking a bit upset, "Plus, now that work's over and Jared's

between us a bit more private for

we're

was clear; he saw no reason to hide their relationship,

mix of

Ellar gave a

sure you're

see you." "Let's just eat," Patricia said with a mock stern look,

agreed, cheerfully

and laughing, Ellar

watched him, her heart filling with a gentle happiness, her smile

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