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...

been the last time, and

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

hospital trips,

could even respond, there

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

trust me, surely she could

from me! I'm your best friend. Keep me in the dark again, and I'll be really mad!" "Yeah,

There won't be a

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

breathed

"This time, I really

was actually

a

his mind! And now, here

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

Everett, "What's on your

Jeffrey's whole spiel went in one ear and

"Nothing."

even consider what

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