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...

it had been the last time, and she hadn't

moment she saw me, she

hospital trips, okay? Just...

there was Karen, all tears and

really. Just overworked myself, that's all," I reassured her, patting her back. "Everett's

trust me, surely

like this from me! I'm your best friend.

won't be

dramatics made me laugh, and I pulled her down to sit

finally breathed a sigh

time, I really

Karen was actually

were like a death sentence

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

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

Everett,

went in one ear and out the other for

"Nothing."

Did you even consider what

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