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...

had been the last time, and she hadn't

Residence, and the moment she saw me,

more hospital trips, okay? Just... no

there

myself, that's all," I reassured her, patting her

she couldn't trust me, surely

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

be

and I pulled her down to

breathed a

"This time, I really

actually talking

were like a death sentence for

last thing on his mind!

used to laugh at you for this, and

Everett, "What's on

like Jeffrey's whole spiel went in one ear and out the

"Nothing."

on! Did you even

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