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...

if it had been the last time, and

Bay Residence, and the moment she

more hospital trips, okay? Just... no

could even respond, there was Karen,

all," I reassured her, patting her back. "Everett's

me, surely she could

away, "You can't keep things like this from me! I'm your best friend. Keep me in the dark again, and I'll be really mad!" "Yeah, I'll tell you next

won't be

laugh, and I pulled her down

finally breathed a sigh

time, I really can't

Karen was actually talking divorce

words were like a death sentence for

last thing on his mind!

used to laugh at you for this, and now, look at me. Go ahead, laugh, I

he glanced at Everett, "What's

whole spiel went in one ear and out the other for

"Nothing."

on! Did you even consider

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