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.

of Everett heading to Swevia Country for a medical

and while they couldn't cure poison, they

Meaning...

she poisoned him

Everett of the poison before he left

Everett, silent for a few seconds, then managed

This needed careful thought.

would mean

But...

Everett, the Lopez heir, wouldn't that be

is

have

like to visit

as thinking, after

We could go together.

going for work; the

"Oh."

to consult her friends on how soon one could know if they're pregnant. Ideally, she'd be pregnant before Everett left,

could safely hand

talk with Quincy, wanting her to believe

gafamily.

marrying her and starting

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