"Laura, are you okay?"
Isaac immediately ran towards Laura.
She frowned slightly and took a step back.
He was about to hug her, but his hands froze in the air.
Laura looked at him, pursed her lips, and whispered, "I'm fine. Thanks."
Her cold tone was like a pot of cold water poured straight into his heart.
He put down his hands as if realizing something and forced a smile.
"That's good. I was just worried, so I came over to see you."
Laura nodded.
Then they both remained silent.
It was awkward. They used to be close and good friends, but now they had nothing to say to each other.
Isaac felt sad all of a sudden. After a moment of silence, she whispered, "I'm fine. I'm not hurt. The kidnapper has been arrested. You don't have to worry."
Isaac nodded and clenched his hands.
But he smiled gently at her.
"OK. It's late. I should go then."
Laura nodded.
Isaac then left.
Watching his back, Laura frowned and sighed as he entered the elevator.
Nicole said softly behind her, "Laura, he left. Let's come back inside."
Laura nodded and said to Jim and other people, "Thank you for staying here tonight."
Jim said respectfully with a bow, "You're welcome, Miss Davies. That's our job."
Laura didn't say anything and got back to her apartment with Nicole.
Laura had a good night's sleep that night, and she slept off her fatigue.
When she got up at 9 the next morning, she found that Nicole didn't leave but slept in the guest bedroom last night.
Laura saw some breakfast on the dining table. Nicole greeted her with a smile, "Ah, you're awake!"
Laura responded with a smile. She walked over to the french window in the living room and stretched in the sunlight.
It was a nice day, which was a good sign.
It had been cloudy over the last ten days but it was sunny that day.
The sun shone on the roadside and the snow on the treetops, reflecting a dazzling light, driving away from the dark clouds in people's hearts.
She then walked towards the dining table to have breakfast.
At that moment, the doorbell rang.
Nicole put down her fork and said, "I'll get it!"
Then she ran to the door.
Unexpectedly, it was Max.
Nicole was startled but Laura was not surprised. Laura stood up and smiled at him, "Have you eaten yet?"
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