Quincy's words were measured. Her confidence was rooted in knowing just how indispensable Dorothy was to Everett.

One always had to hit the most crucial part of their enemy.

Even with Everett's status, he had to bend this time.

The realization that she held the upper hand was exhilarating. No wonder men were always chasing after power and status... "You might want to think it over! This antidote for Ms. Sanchez will keep her symptom-free for a month. I'm giving you a month to decide. Of course, that's assuming your father doesn't pressabout it. If he does, I'll have no choice but to press you." She added one more thing before wrapping up.

worse than the last." When Everett returned to the Bay Residence, it was already deep into the night. He thought Dorothy would have been fast asleep after everything happened in the hospital. Yet, the moment he opened the door, he found

up from the couch and ran

quickly closed the distance and scooped

fine, just a few steps," Dorothy pouted, "You're acting like a butler lately, always fussing over me." Everett, resigned, shifted her into a bridal carry. "You know you're not well, right?" "Don't you likewaiting up for you?" she asked, wrapping her arms around his neck, urging him to look into her eyes. "I'd prefer you to rest well." Dorothy didn't respond. Everett carried her into the bedroom and

to take a shower."

grabbed his arm, her cheeks flushing. "I... I could join yoovel Everett froze. His pulse raced, then

shower first, or I'll go after you." "Everett! You know what I mean!" She had made the first

Dorothy couldn't handle it "I can do this!" In the darkness of the bedroom, Dorothy felt braver. leaned in for a tender kiss. "Evere swnot can" She

chis strained voice, "One twon't be enough for me. Are you sure?" She hesitated. "Then... two times. Is that okay?" "I want the whole night." Dorothy was

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