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

Jeffrey to Bay Residence, and the moment she saw me, she hugged me

no more hospital

even respond, there was Karen, all

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

couldn't trust me, surely

things like this from me! I'm your best friend. Keep me in the dark

be a

me laugh, and I pulled her

breathed a

I

actually talking divorce over

were like a death sentence

the last thing on his mind! And

at you for this, and now, look

at Everett, "What's on

went in one

"Nothing."

on! Did you even consider what

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