Chapter 490

Dorothy’s expression was slightly unnatural as she mumbled, “No, nothing.”

Quincy eyed her and then let out a light chuckle. “Taking care of a patient can be exhausting, huh?”

“Mm–hmm…”

It really was exhausting.

Quincy seemed to understand completely and gave her a supportive pat on the shoulder. “Why don’t you catch some more sleep? I’ll come back later.”

“No, you should tend to his bandages–that’s more important!”

The last thing Dorothy wanted was to be alone in a room with Everett.

It was mainly because the pains on her back and legs!

Quincy, oblivious to the tension that had filled the room moments earlier, entered with the medical supplies and commented, “Why does it feel so stuffy in here? It’s like there’s a… a smell…”

Dorothy’s scalp tingled at her words. She felt guilty, and she couldn’t bring herself to look up.

terrifying thought

to be like this for

Mr. Lopez?” Quincy’s voice

responded, “Pretty good.”

look.” Quincy moved to his side and carefully began to unwrap the bandage, then frowned slightly. “Did you move

Dorothy, who still hadn’t dared to turn around. He replied, “Maybe

should try to keep still. If the wound keeps bleeding, it’s going to take forever to heal. Quincy advised as she jotted down notes on her clipboard. She then checked the monitor readings and nodded in satisfaction. “But it does look like you’re on the mend. You’ll have to stay in bed today. But if all goes well, we can remove the monitors tomorrow, and you can

around a bit.”

“Alright, thank you.”

Quincy prepared to leave, Everett stopped her and asked with his

sponge. Is

just uncomfortable after

Quincy looked puzzled, “The room has air

Dorothy and smiled, “Alright, got it.”

the room, feeling as though both

trying to make sure everyone knows what happened between us last

been silent, yet he kept deliberately bringing

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