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.

calm music and charming decor made them feel comfortable right

sit over here," Ellar suggested, guiding

they ordered, Ellar turned to Patricia, "You've

night out

so much." Patricia let

call would have been enough,

"Plus, now that work's over and Jared's with Nicole,

I think we should keep things between us a bit more private for now," Patricia

we're

having doubts?" His stance was clear; he saw no reason to hide

smile, a mix of amusement and exasperation

saying?" Ellar gave a nervous

you're okay

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

agreed, cheerfully offering

talking and laughing, Ellar appearing

with a gentle happiness, her

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