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?

case,

after seeing Dorothy off, Karen planned to pack her bags and check for a flight

at this point and knew Dorothy would worry if she stayed. So what was

glanced at the left

just beyond a

what she was doing, sighed heavily, hesitated, and headed straight for Jeffrey’s door

took him a while to open

shade of pink, and his

rasped. His voice was oddly

and then lend me your car. I wish

rare trip to be here in Swevia Country, and she couldn’t spend it all cooped up

time,” Jeffrey grunted and tried

door swiftly and frowned. “What are you so busy with that you’ve got

your business.” he snapped

and even though I can’t stand you, I know how

to help me?” Jeffrey

“Tell me what you’re up to, and I’ll

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