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.

thought of Everett heading to Swevia Country for

ahead, and while they

Meaning...

find out she

of the poison before

for a few

This needed careful thought.

would mean playing

But...

heir, wouldn't that

child is a lifetime bargaining

Mr. Lopez really have to rush over?

like to

thinking, after

We could go together.

going for work; the

"Oh."

soon one could know if they're pregnant. Ideally, she'd be pregnant before Everett

could safely hand over the

a bit more small talk with Quincy, wanting her to believe

gafamily.

marrying her and starting

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