Chapter 3138

"But my mom said she wants to invite you over for dinner. You haven't been there in several days, and she even asked me if I did something to upset you. If you don't go, she'll definitely think I made you angry, and I'll get an earful," Ellar pleaded with Patricia, looking pitiful.

"You could explain it to her," Patricia said, somewhat helplessly.

"I could explain a thousand times, but it won't be as effective as you showing up," Ellar sighed. "I feel like I must have been adopted and not actually born to my mom."

Patricia couldn't help but laugh. "I have plans tonight. How about this: I'll go back with you to chat a little with your mom, but then I have to leave."

She had already made plans with Charlie to investigate the person connected to Doretta that evening.

"As long as you agree," Ellar instantly brightened up, his eyes shining.

"Remember, I really have something to do and can't stay long,” Patricia reminded him again.

enough," Ellar sighed in relief, genuinely afraid of going back home only to be scolded by his

happily leave, Patricia chuckled and shook

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late afternoon, the

their way

over to Emma's place tonight. Maybe we

really is something," Nicole couldn't help but

what Doretta is like, to be so clever and

distant relative; why would

hesitated for a moment before agreeing. "Alright." With Doretta starting at the company tomorrow, it would be good

head out together after work."

phone to call spencer. "I have plans tonight, so you don't need to pick me up. I’ll make my own way home."

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