Chapter 3043


    Following Patricia''s lead, the group dispersed, with a few genuinely departing while two covertly


    shadowed Patricia, tracking the elusive figures.


    "Captain, do you think those could be Everett''s men?" one of them quietly conjectured.


    Patricia let out a derisive snort. "Only one way to find out-follow them."


    At this juncture, Everett was the prime suspect in their minds.


    Mid-conversation, Patricia''s phone buzzed. Casting a quick nce at the screen, she promptly ended


    the call.


    "Captain, should we proceed? We''ll keep you in the loop," another team member offered, ready to


    spring into action.


    Patricia hesitated briefly before deciding, "No, let''s stick together."


    The call she''d ignored was from Martin, likely wondering why she hadn''t shown up at hisb yet. She


    deemed it inappropriate to delve into exnations then and there, nning to address itter.


    Upon Patricia''s arrival at theb, it was evident Martin and Cindy were growing restless.


    Spotting Patricia, Cindy expressed her concern, "Any difficulties on your way here?" "Just tying up


    some loose ends at work," Patricia answered, deliberately vague.


    Martin eyed Patricia with a hint of concern, "You know, you ought to be taking it easier these days."


    Martin was aware that Patricia''s reference to ''work'' wasn''t merely her day- to-day duties at Riddle


    Corporation; it hinted at something more covert, likely a mission. However, with Cindy in the room,


    details couldn''t be openly discussed.


    Patricia caught Martin''s look and reassured him, "Don''t worry, I''m handling it."


    Seeing Patricia''s assurance, Martin didn''t press the issue, instead helping her get settled for her


    treatment.


    After examining Patricia, Martin noted, "The injury on your face has improved significantly. I expect it


    will be fully healed soon."


    Patricia responded with gratitude, "Thank you, Dr. Wyance."


    Martin inwardly sighed, acknowledging Patricia''s resilience, "It''s also thanks to your own effort. Not


    everyone can endure the hardships you have, to bear such burdens."


    Patricia bit her lip slightly, her thoughts heavy with the realization that Er had borne the greatest pain


    for her.


    "Here, drink some water," Cindy offered, handing a cup of water to Patricia.


    "Thank you,” Patricia said, epting the cup and taking a slow sip.


    Martin advised Patricia, "Although you look better now, don''t push yourself too hard. You need to rest."


    "Yes, I understand," Patricia replied softly.


    "Alright, it''s time for you to head back." "Okay." Patricia got up and left theb.


    "She doesn''t seem asfortable as Er might hope," Cindy sighed.


    "We shouldn''t get involved in their personal issues," Martin remarked thoughtfully, his thoughts adding,


    ''Patricia and Er’s situation is for them to resolve.'' "So, they have their issues... What about US?"


    Cindy turned to Martin, her eyes searching his, hinting at a deeper conversation about their own


    rtionship.


    "Let''s call it a day," Martin deflected, looking away.


    Cindy, not willing to let the moment pass again, stepped in front of Martin, her gaze intense. "Martin,


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    you know that''s not what I''m asking about."


    With a sigh, Martin began, "Cindy, after all this time, you understand that we..." "Stop," Cindy cut him


    off quickly. Pausing to collect her thoughts, she finally said, "I''m heading off now."