"Got it." After agreeing, Nicole and Jared, with Nn and Lana, left the Riddle residence. After


    dropping off Nn and Lana at kindergarten, they headed to the hospital.


    Patricia was somewhat excited to see them. Nicole gave a slight smile." You heard about Charlie."


    "Yes," Patricia nodded, having heard rumors but now confirmed by Nicole.


    "Max took him to a nearby hospital, so he''s not here," Nicole exined." His wounds are treated, and


    he''s stable.” "Thank you, Ms. Riddle," Patricia said, feeling relieved.


    "Nicole, did they catch Everett?" Er was now more concerned about Everett''s capture.


    Nicole shook her head. "Not yet.” She felt puzzled. ''A whole night has passed, so why is there still no


    news?'' "He didn’t escape again, did he?" Eliar’s face went pale at the thought.


    Nicole frowned but didn''t voice her uncertainties.


    With no updates, she too was unsure if Everett had been caught or not.


    As they talked, Nicole''s phone rang. Seeing Zane''s name, she narrowed her eyes slightly.


    Answering the call, Nicole spoke softly, "What''s the situation?


    "Alright, I understand."


    After Nicole hung up, her expression turned grim.


    "Could Everett have escaped again?" Er was surprised, looking at


    Nicole''s expression. He couldn''t think of anything else that would affect her mood this way. What


    shocked him more was how Everett could have managed it.


    "Ms. Riddle?" Patricia called out again when Nicole remained silent.


    "Everett hasn''t been caught yet. Zane is waiting for more details," Nicole exined.


    Patricia looked puzzled. "Waiting for news? Shouldn''t he be investigating?" She wondered why they


    were waiting instead of actively searching.


    After ncing at Er, Nicole looked back at Patricia and said, "You''ll find out in a few days."


    Nicole wanted to keep Doretta''s identity as a secret for now, thinking it was best to keep it under wraps


    for now to avoid endangering her.


    "What''s with all the secrecy?" Er whispered, intrigued. "She won''t even tell us."


    Patricia simply replied, "Mhm." She figured if Nicole chose not to share, there must be a good reason.


    They''d just have to wait.


    "Forget about it, I’m off to the office now," Nicole said, leaving with Jared.


    "Hey, Patricia, what do you think Nicole''s keeping from US?" Er persisted.


    "It''s probably something to do with Zane, and we shouldn''t pry," Patricia gently scolded. "You should


    rein in your curiosity. Nicole will tell US when she''s ready. If not, it''s best not to ask." "Got it," Er said,


    chuckling at the mild scolding.


    Patricia shook her head, amused, and opened the thermos Nicole had brought, pouring a bowl of


    pumpkin cream soup for Er. "Have some, Nicole said it''s nourishing." "You should have some too,"


    Er said, noticing Patricia hadn''t served herself.Property ? N?velDrama.Org.


    "Alright." Patricia poured herself a bowl as well.