Just when she thought things couldn't get more complicated, Everett dropped the "F" bomb - feelings!

His feelings for her.

Acknowledging them now could shatter the delicate emotions she'd only just begun to cultivate in Everett's heart.

That was a no-go zone!

"Poison you? Absolutely not."

"Really?"

"Of course! Don't you trust me?" Quincy tried her best to mask her emotions.

Everett seemed hesitant but ultimately nodded.

"I do. Maybe it's just me not feeling well lately. Sorry, I shouldn't have doubted you. I'm planning to fly to Swevia Country this month for a check-up."

"... You're going to Swevia Country? You could get checked out here!"

"Well, there's a collaborative project happening there."

"Oh."

Quincy's heart sank.

to Swevia Country

and while they couldn't cure poison, they could definitely

Meaning...

she

of the

looked at Everett, silent for a few seconds, then managed

This needed careful thought.

antidote would mean playing her

But...

bear Everett, the Lopez heir, wouldn't that

is a

have to rush

like to visit

thinking,

We could go together.

for work;

"Oh."

they're pregnant. Ideally, she'd be pregnant before Everett left, swapping one ace

she could safely hand over the

a bit more small talk with Quincy, wanting her to believe he was genuinely interested

gafamily.

marrying her and starting

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