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.

San Joto, Ellar came

out a sigh and suggested, "If you're that worried, maybe you should go to them."

hadn't expected Ellar to say

here and

might feel better if you're part

you'll stop worrying." Ellar held Patricia's hand, showing

worried not just about

"But..." Patricia hesitated.

but now she also

what feels right to you." Ellar secretly hoped she

felt moved

worry about the

Steve, and Lulu are

They'll be fine.

I'm behind you," Ellar encouraged

Patricia said gratefully, "Ellar, thank you."

back safely," Ellar said with a

"T will.

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