Everett had my life in his hands, and I wasn't scared of anything anymore.

But just when you'd expect a tender moment, I noticed a hint of hesitation on Everett's handsome face. It was like he had something on his mind but couldn't find the words.

I beat him to the punch, "What do you want me to promise? Out with it."

"...No more late nights, okay? Work just a few hours a day, and when I say rest, you rest."

I laughed, "I knew it was going to be that."

What else could Everett possibly want me to promise?

Two days later, I was discharged from the hospital.

Jeffrey waited until I was safe and sound before he dared to let Karen in on the news.

Boy, was she livid, "Jeffrey! If you keep secrets from me again, I swear I'm leaving!"

The thought alone terrified her.

What if...

last time,

she saw me, she hugged me so hard I

more hospital trips, okay?

respond, there was Karen, all

patting her back. "Everett's here, he won't

she couldn't trust me, surely she could

wiped her tears away, "You can't keep things like this from me! I'm your best friend. Keep me in

won't be

me laugh, and I pulled her down to sit on

breathed

time, I really can't

Karen was actually talking divorce over

words were like a death sentence for

the last thing on his mind! And now, here he

I used to laugh at you for this, and now,

he glanced at Everett,

went in one ear and

"Nothing."

Did you even consider what I

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