Dorothy was caught off guard by Quincy's sudden nudge towards marriage. The idea of Quincy rushing them into tying the knot surprised her.

She chuckled. "Let's wait until Everett's all healed up.” "But he's getting his stitches out soon, and a little scar isn't going to stop you two from heading down to the city hall and making it official,” Quincy insisted.

Dorothy glanced at Everett, sensing they might have had a conversation she was not privy to. It was unlike Quincy to be so forward; she had often admired her relationship with Everett, but they were not close enough for her to meddle in their marriage plans.

Everett met her gaze with an open, honest expression, not giving away any signs of a secret pact with Quincy.

"We want to take things slowly, Dr. Quincy. But thanks anyway," Dorothy interceded quickly, hoping to avoid any further pressure.

"Sure, no problem," Quincy replied with a smile, stuffing her hands into her lab coat pockets and turning to leave.

realized that Quincy had taken the medicine

to fetch it if it was just going back to her office? She had thought it

into his embrace, holding her

plan on taking

rush into

the subject, especially after Quincy's remark. "We already have kids; how can you call that rushing?" Everett

seemed out

exasperated. "We've both been through a divorce already. I need to think this through properly. When I have my answer, I'll tell you. Don't push me to decide.” Feeling Everett's grip relax, Dorothy managed to step away from his arms. She quickly changed the subject. "Are you hungry? I don't feel like having toast this morning. I wonder if the chef knows

Quincy's earlier words, he grabbed his phone and texted his father

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