Aldrin wanted to say more, but Laura spoke first.

"We can stay in touch and call each other often."

“If I want to see you, can you meet me anytime?" Aldrin inquired.

Laura responded, "I'll make time if it's possible."

Aldrin reluctantly agreed, but he couldn't help expressing his concern.

“You must stay away from Forrest. Don't let him have any inappropriate intentions towards you."

Laura nodded, assuring him, "I understand. I'll take good care of myself. Whenever he comes near me, I feel repulsed. I won't have anything to do with him."

Aldrin nodded in approval.

"That's reassuring."

"It's getting late. You should go back now," Laura suggested.

Reluctant to leave, Aldrin expressed his desire to stay a bit longer.

"I want to spend more time with you."

"There will be plenty of time in the future. If he sees us together, he'll grow suspicious, and it'll only cause unnecessary trouble."

Aldrin realized that the best thing he could do was to not create any problems for Laura.

Though he was hesitant to leave, he eventually bid her farewell.

However, he didn't head back to his place.

Last time, in a fit of rage, he'd refused the work Isaac had organized for him.

But how could he protect Laura if he continued to do nothing?

He needed a decent job that would enable him to be with Laura in the future.

So he went to Camila's place.