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 them feel comfortable

over here," Ellar suggested, guiding Patricia to a window

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

out would help you

so much." Patricia let out a small

call would have been enough, you

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

between us a bit more private for

firmly disagreed, "No, we're together and shouldn't hide

doubts?" His stance was clear; he saw no

couldn't help but smile, a mix of

saying?" Ellar gave a nervous laugh, scratching

sure you're okay

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

the meal," Ellar agreed, cheerfully offering Patricia some of her

talking and laughing, Ellar appearing

him, her heart filling with a

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