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.

music and charming decor made

suggested, guiding

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

thought a night out would

so much." Patricia let out a small

would have been enough,

see you," Ellar said, looking a bit upset, "Plus, now that work's over and Jared's with Nicole, she'll be alright." "I'm not worried

between us a bit more

disagreed, "No, we're together

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

a mix of amusement and

gave a nervous laugh, scratching

sure you're

don't see you." "Let's just eat," Patricia

Ellar agreed, cheerfully

the meal talking and laughing, Ellar

filling with a gentle happiness, her smile

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