Chapter 2973

"Okay," Lulu said, turning to leave the office. She nearly bumped into Ellar just outside.

Noticing Ellar's haggard look, Lulu frowned with concern." Why do you look so tired?"

"You're here," Ellar replied, a tired note in his voice as he walked into the office.

His eyes widened slightly when he saw Nicole inside." Nicole, what are you doing here?"

"I heard from Lulu you weren't feeling well. Came to check on you," Nicole said, her gaze lingering on Ellar.

Ellar felt an uncomfortable twinge of guilt. Trying to mask any strangeness, he said, a bit stiffly, "No, just busy, that's all. Just tired."

Nicole's eyes narrowed a fraction. "You look more than just tired," she said, skepticism lacing her words. She wasn't buying the mere fatigue story.

forced chuckle. "What else would it be? Honestly, just tired." He gestured to the mountain of paperwork on

from finishing. You're spending time

I just went to see her," Ellar admitted, a hint of embarrassment

she added, "We shouldn't pry into your personal life, but don't let it affect your work, and

asked, a hint of confusion in

'If she thinks I'm just preoccupied with

wondered what Lulu was about to

situation and her feelings for you. You should really think it

Patricia, and Patricia had been clear

her now.

He just wanted to be there for her, hoping for her

a

"Even if you're just keeping her company, you shouldn’t be this drained.

for Ellar to come

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