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.

decor made them feel comfortable

over here," Ellar suggested, guiding Patricia

Patricia, "You've been working so much

thought a night out would

much." Patricia

would have

upset, "Plus, now that work's over and Jared's with Nicole, she'll be alright." "I'm not worried

we should keep things between us

we're together and shouldn't

you having doubts?" His stance was clear; he saw no reason to hide their relationship,

help but smile, a mix of amusement

saying?" Ellar gave a nervous laugh,

you're okay

worried when I don't see you." "Let's just eat," Patricia said with a mock stern look, making Ellar seem

enjoy the meal," Ellar agreed,

and laughing, Ellar appearing

with a gentle happiness, her smile

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