Everett didn't answer the call beside Dorothy, not because he had anything to hide from her, but the idea of chatting up another woman, especially with undertones of flirtation, in front of her just didn't sit right with him. Even if it meant securing the antidote that could save her life. He stepped away, though a quick glance back assured him he could still see where Dorothy was.

As soon as the call connected, Quincy's voice came through, soft and coquettishly sweet.

"Mr. Lopez... I'm sorry, I dozed off again last night..."

"It's fine."

"Did you take the medicine I gave you?"

There was a pause before Everett replied, "The one you said would make me feel better?"

"Mhm..."

"No," he said, his gaze drifting back to Dorothy's frail figure, his brows furrowing slightly, "Quincy, we need to meet. There's something I need to ask you."

Quincy was taken aback by the sudden invitation.

But, of course, she wouldn't refuse!

"Alright, shall we meet at that hotel again?"

a diner. I haven't

something for you, bring it over!

time. I'm

Everett's voice, Quincy realized this wasn't just a

find out

to be over

That couldn't be it.

whirlwind of speculation

do you want to talk about?" Quincy couldn't help

doubt I need you to clear up for me. It's nothing

Since he put it that way, pressing him

him with more questions.

hanging up, Everett sent Quincy the diner's location, setting the meeting for two hours

with Jeffrey's situation

she looked up at him, her eyes still rimmed with red

"I need to meet Quincy

briefly but

brought it up. "I've had it with hospitals. I

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