At the hospital in Eldorria City.

Quincy had barely touched down before she was rushed into the operating room.

This twas different from the last. Previously, Everett had been unconscious, sparing her the need for any eye contact. But now...

"Mr. Lopez, I'm afraid I'm going to have to invade your personal space a bit here.” Everett's hand was secured on the operating table, and since it was a local anesthetic, he was awake, though his face was pale.

"Did she come?" He didn't respond to Quincy's remark, his mind clearly elsewhere, probably outside the operating room.

"Ms. Sanchez? I'm not sure. I didn't see anyone when I cin." Quincy, now in her scrubs, began to apply disinfectant, revealing a long, deep cut.

Even though she was no stranger to the OR, the sight still made her wince.

"Ms. Sanchez did this?" Everett glanced at her but remained silent.

really went all out. This looks as bad as what that guy did." "You talk too much." It was the first

minutes, sweat beaded on Quincy's forehead, wiped

and immediate surgery without rest, and for putting up with his gruffness,

momentarily

afterwards will be crucial too." "Hmm." Everett didn't say

stitch. She breathed a sigh of relief

He had fallen asleep.

were so perfect they seemed

was a man with looks, pedigree, and rare loyalty

nudge brought her

and whispered, "He's asleep. Let's try to keep it down and not disturb him. Take him back to

leaving

"Jonathan." .

about his son,

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