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

Bay Residence, and the moment she

hospital trips, okay? Just...

could even respond, there

that's all," I reassured her, patting

couldn't trust me, surely she could trust

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

be

laugh, and I pulled her down to sit

breathed

"This time, I really

actually talking

a death sentence for

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

at you for this, and now, look at me. Go ahead,

glanced at Everett, "What's on your

one ear

"Nothing."

on! Did you even consider what I told

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