Chapter 69: The Real Max Atom

After a few moments of sitting in a daze, Nichole gathered her things and got up from the table.

She walked slowly towards the exit of the restaurant, her legs feeling like lead.

As she reached the door, she paused for a moment, looking back at the table where she had just been sitting with Mr. Atom.

She felt a pang of loss and regret, but she knew she had to leave. She took a deep breath and pushed open the door, stepping out into the light.

Meanwhile, at another table in the restaurant, Carmela had been sitting alone, eavesdropping on the conversation between Mr. Atom and Nichole.

When she heard Mr. Atom and Nichole leave, she stood up, her mind whirling.

What had she just heard? Was it true?

She felt like she needed to talk to someone, and there was only one person she could think of. She rushed out of the restaurant and headed to Sarah's apartment.

Carmela climbed out of the cab, her hands shaking as she paid the driver.

She walked quickly towards Sarah's apartment building