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...

last time, and she

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

Please, no more hospital trips, okay? Just... no

even respond, there

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

couldn't trust me, surely

can't keep things like this from me! I'm your best friend. Keep me in the

be a

dramatics made me laugh, and I pulled her down to

breathed

time, I really can't

anymore! Karen was actually

like a death sentence

mind! And now, here he was, completely twisted around

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

glanced at Everett, "What's on

whole spiel went in one ear

"Nothing."

on! Did you even consider what I

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