Dorothy barely noticed the flash of Everett's phone screen, giving it a subconscious glance but not really paying attention.

As a CEO, his days were typically swamped, and people constantly sought him out.

Lately, she couldn't help but think that Everett must have been putting off a lot of work because of her.

The thought made her heart heavy, as if something was squeezing her throat, making it hard to breathe.

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Everything could just end.

"Dorothy? Dorothy!" Karen's voice sharply pulled her back to reality.

broke out

to sound

pointed at Dorothy's purse. "Your phone's been ringing. Didn't you hear it?" Indeed, she hadn't noticed at

saw it was a call

Worried Karen might overhear something and get

Lopez, no answer, and you weren't picking up either," Quincy's voice, even in a rush, was still gentle and soothing, like clear, calming waters, "Did Mr. Lopez see the rehab instructions I sent him?"

not sure, you should

If it was...

actually use

together?" Quincy

you." Dorothy forced a smile. Catching a glimpse of Everett returning from the restroom, she spoke softly, "He should get back to you soon." "Okay,

about to remind Everett to check his phone when Karen's conversation sidetracked her! By the tshe remembered again, Everett was

maybe just out of curiosity, she wanted to confirm her earlier thoughts. Pretending it was accidental,

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