Jeffrey was on the verge of saying something more, but the words seemed inappropriate before they could even leave his lips. The

fact that Dorothy had been poisoned was undeniable, and pointing fingers wouldn't change that.

"Here. Lethandle Quincy," Jeffrey finally said, “I have my ways of making people talk. She'll give us the antidote finally."

Everett gave him a look, his gaze darkening in silent agreement.

"Just don't kill her before we get that antidote." He said.

"Don't worry. She won't die. I know when to stop."

Despite the doctors' best efforts, Karen ended up having to deliver prematurely.

The medical team had done everything they could to keep the baby inside for as long as possible, but with the fetal heart rate

showing signs of distress, they couldn't wait any longer.

Outside the maternity ward, Jeffrey looked nothing like a soon-to-be father. His legs were so weak he had to lean against the wall to

stay upright.

to contain her worry, had cried her eyes out and taken solace in

daughter... I don't know what I'll do..."

to reassure her, though the tension was always evident

standing a bit apart, couldn't bring himself to scold Jeffrey seeing him in such a state. But ever since his

with Jeffrey, it had been one problem after another. He was

the right decision

as his phone

down, he saw it

a frown, he silenced the phone

up again, he locked eyes with Everett. The moment they locked eyes, they could feel

side.

Everett's rival?

stood quietly by Everett's side, her hand in his, leaning against him in a way Kenneth had

A beautiful baby girl!" The news cbursting out of the operating room, sending a ripple of

and grabbed the doctor's wrist, "And my

aback by his intensity, paused before responding, "She's had a significant

She needs observation."

she's

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