"I thought you came to laugh at me again," Ava joked, recalling their previous encounters with a hint of humor.
Patrick Hill chuckled at her remark, noticing the playful glint in her eyes. "Haven't seen you in two days, and you already look much better. Even have the energy to tease me."
Just then, Zoe came over, placed a cup of tea in front of Patrick, greeted him briefly, and went back to her work. Patrick casually asked Ava about her current situation.
"Did you come here just to ask me that?" Ava asked, puzzled. If he came only to inquire about her well-being, he must have too much free time on his hands.
Patrick's lips curved into a sly smile, his eyes sparkling. "Exactly."
Ava rolled her eyes, speechless. This guy really had too much time.
Seeing Ava's bemused expression, Patrick grew curious about her work. Ava, with some time to spare, gave him a brief overview of the studio's operations.
