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

up?" she tried to sound

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

she saw it

and get the wrong idea,

Quincy's voice, even in a rush, was still gentle and soothing, like

was it Quincy messaging him? "I'm not sure, you should wait for his reply," Dorothy

If it was...

would actually use his

two together?" Quincy

I asked him this morning, and he said he was taking care of 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, sure!" After hanging up, she

conversation sidetracked her!

snoop, maybe just out of curiosity, she wanted to confirm her earlier thoughts.

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