Chapter 497

Only later did Dorothy realize that when Everett said, “I’ll be quick“, he wasn’t talking about time but speed.

The room spun so fast she couldn’t even make out the ceiling tiles of the hospital room anymore. The harsh lights blurred into triplicates, then quintuplets, before scattering like countless twinkling stars.

“Could you… maybe go a bit… faster…” she gasped out..

Her arms felt like they couldn’t lift, as if she was a deep–sea fish starved of oxygen.

Yet Everett leaned in to kiss that small mole by her ear and feigned surprise. “Not fast enough? Alright, I’ll speed up a little more.”

“No, no, no…” she protested weakly.

“Oh, you’re afraid I’ll finish too quickly? Don’t worry, I’ve got time.”

“No, no, no…”

Everett took pleasure in seeing her flushed and breathless, too worn out to say anything but shake her head.

She was utterly his in this moment.

After all, Dorothy had overcome so many obstacles and even gave up on the kids just to be by his side. She must have feelings for him.

Right?

the case, wasn’t

the hotel, after seeing Dorothy off, Karen planned to pack her bags and check

knew Dorothy would worry if she

thought, she inadvertently glanced at the left wall.

was Jeffrey’s room just beyond a few more walls.

sighed heavily, hesitated, and headed straight

while

was flushed an unusual shade of pink, and his expression sour and

now?” he rasped. His voice

then lend me your car. I wish to get out

here in Swevia Country, and she couldn’t spend it all cooped up in a hotel. She wanted to explore and take

and tried to retreat

frowned. “What are you so busy with that

your business.” he

you out! You’ve been looking after me these last few days, and even though I can’t stand you, I know how to

to help me?” Jeffrey raised an

you’re up to, and I’ll help you.”

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