He really was something else...

Any woman who got close to him felt it.

"In the future, Ms. Sanchez, I'd rather you not play the good Samaritan here at the hospital. If he and I end up fighting over this, I'll hold a grudge against you." "Don't worry, I won't be coming back."

Dorothy was too drained to engage in a war of words with Quincy.

It wasn't about winning or losing; she simply couldn't muster the energy.

"That's for the best."

"Can you move now?" Dorothy frowned. "A good dog doesn't block the path."

"You"

"If you don't stand in my way, you're not a dog."

If she continued to stand there, well, that was another story.

Quincy huffed coldly, a stark contrast to her usually gentle demeanor.

"You can handle it yourself. No one's better at saying one thing and meaning another than you."

As soon as she stepped aside, Dorothy walked away without hesitation.

never liked places like this to begin

hospital room door, waiting for a response

the hospital bed, she lowered her head, a complete turnaround from her standoff with

"Mr. Lopez."

you

didn't mince his words, sending her

me, said you were sick, and asked me to come check on you." Quincy didn't leave, instead moving closer to

need

always push me away, even after your split with Ms. Sanchez. I don't get it. I saved your life twice. If anyone deserves your trust, it's

Everett

aback. "I

him to come here and take you away. You're

away from her, leaving

held back. The poison needed more time to take full effect, and she had to

revealing anything.

hadn't fully integrated into his

I hope

for that. I don't need

Everett was cold, Quincy felt they

At least...

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