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“I don’t think your articles for the afternoon edition are on my desk. Either get back to work or you’re fired!”

Just as Ultrawoman was about to ask a follow-up question, Jimmy knocked and entered the conference room without waiting for a reply. Ultrawoman, having removed her mask when she was crying, quickly turned to hide her uncovered face.

Since the beginning of this ordeal, he had put aside his own emotions to protect *his* women with all his might. But deep down, this situation was hard for him as well. The situations Ultrawoman faced every day demanded extraordinary mental strength and the ability to shield oneself from others’ distress. Clark had taken time to understand this reality. The Superman costume, much more than just a suit, acted as a shell that allowed him to endure pain and sorrow. Although he was frequently moved by what he encountered, returning to Lois and his life as a journalist allowed him to unload his feelings and prepare for the next rescue.

Meanwhile, Lois continued searching the apartment for clues. She listened to the exchange between her husband and Ultrawoman and realized she wasn't at all jealous of the special connection they shared. She didn’t feel threatened by their relationship. She realized that all her insecurities and anxieties had vanished when her body was split into two. Ultrawoman had inherited the powers but also all the "negative" aspects of Lois’s personality—the Lois who needed reassurance, comfort, the Lois who was starved for love, the Lois she was before Clark. Meanwhile, Lois retained her confidence in herself, in her relationship, and in her husband. She understood that she hadn’t lost anything in this duplication. If they remained this way, Lois would hardly be affected. Sure, her husband wouldn't be "super" anymore, but that was almost a plus—after all, she wouldn’t have to share him with the world. She’d still have her job at the Planet, alongside Clark, her social status, a "normal" life. But Ultrawoman wouldn't be legitimate in the job she had devoted her life to, wouldn’t be able to go out to dinner with Clark; in short, she would be excluded from her own life. No wonder she was terrified of the situation.