Doretta and Charlie both hoped the situation would quickly come to an end to avoid any complications.

Any unexpected turn of events could put Nicole at risk.

"That should be the case." Seeing Doretta's smile, Charlie also cracked a smile.

Suddenly, a fierce wind blew, carrying sand and howling as it passed.

"Be careful." Charlie instinctively pulled Doretta into his arms to shield her from the gust.

Leaning against Charlie's chest, Doretta felt her heartbeat uncontrollably quicken, a strange sensation for her.

After the wind passed, everything returned to calm.

Charlie released Doretta, looking down to ask, "Are you okay?" "I'm fine," Doretta replied, stepping back awkwardly to put some distance between them.

The sudden nervousness made her feel uneasy, even unable to look directly at Charlie.

Charlie paused, only then realizing what he had just done.

Rubbing his hands together awkwardly, Charlie also looked away.

came to

Ellar let out a sigh and suggested, "If

Ellar to say

here and worrying

if you're part of their

that's the only way you'll stop worrying." Ellar held Patricia's

not just about Nicole, but also Charlie and her old

"But..." Patricia hesitated.

feel drawn to help, but now she also had Ellar, which made

what feels right to you." Ellar secretly hoped she wouldn't leave, but he knew

moved by his

worry about the Riddle

Steve, and

They'll be fine.

behind you," Ellar encouraged her, squeezing

Patricia said gratefully, "Ellar,

me you'll come back safely,"

"T will.

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