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.

charming decor made them feel comfortable

over here," Ellar suggested, guiding

Ellar turned to Patricia, "You've been

a night out

Patricia let out a

would have been enough, you

a bit upset, "Plus, now that

just that I think we should keep things between us a bit more

"No, we're

he saw no reason to hide their relationship, feeling

couldn't help but smile, a mix of amusement and

gave a nervous laugh,

you're okay with

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

meal," Ellar agreed, cheerfully offering

meal talking and laughing,

a gentle happiness,

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