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...

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

immediately dragged Jeffrey to Bay Residence, and the moment she saw me, she hugged me so hard

no more hospital trips,

I could even respond, there

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

me, surely

wiped her tears 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

There won't be a next

I pulled her down to sit on the

finally breathed

time, I really

anymore! Karen was actually talking divorce over

words were like a death

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

"Man, I used to laugh at you for this, and

at Everett, "What's

went in one

"Nothing."

on! Did you even consider what

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