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,

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

hospital trips, okay?

I could even respond, there was Karen, all

I reassured her, patting her back.

she couldn't trust me, surely

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

won't be

laugh, and I pulled

breathed a

time, I really can't

anymore! Karen was actually

were like a death

thing on his mind! And now,

had to admit, "Man, I used to laugh at you for this, and now, look

glanced at Everett, "What's on your

Jeffrey's whole spiel went in one ear

"Nothing."

you even consider what I told

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