Patricia felt a mix of reluctance and happiness as she prepared to part ways with Charlie.

Jared glanced at Charlie and said, "It's about time for us to board." He tenderly held Nicole's hand and led her toward the boarding gate.

"I need to go through the boarding procedures too," Patricia said, biting her lip.

"You must find happiness as well." "T will," Charlie assured her with a gentle smile, giving her a reassuring pat on the shoulder.

"You've grown up, too.

You don't need to cling to me anymore.

I believe Ellar will take great care of you." Patricia nodded, then, leaning closer to Charlie, she whispered, ' When Mr. Johnston and Ms. Riddle get married, make sure you bring my future sister-in-law back with you.' Caught off guard, Charlie playfully scolded her, "You little rascal." Doretta, standing not too far away, overheard Patricia's whispered words.

Her cheeks turned even redder.

"Let's go," Patricia announced, then turned to Doretta, adding, " We'll meet again." "Goodbye, have a safe trip," Doretta responded, waving her hand.

After observing everyone complete the boarding procedures and walk through the gate, Charlie faced Doretta.

expect you'd choose to stay." Charlie looked at her

are Max, Seth, and the others in

me, so this time, I wanted to make a choice for myself," he

that, previously, he was fine just going with the flow, but now, he desired to

shy,

we still have tasks to attend to back home." "Alright," Charlie agreed, and they

Max went to San Joto airport to pick up

was surprised to see

you guys?"

"Yes, just us.

back," Patricia

said, Mr. and Mrs. Johnston, please get in

After they drove back, Jared and Nicole went inside the Riddle residence,

"What happened? Where's Charlie?" "He's with

couldn't hide his

"That rascal!" he exclaimed.

said, "I'm off." She wanted to surprise Ellar, who didn't

Daniel, Gloria, Stanley, Tia, Nolan, and Lana were waiting for Jared and Nicole in

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