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

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

and knew Dorothy would worry if she

glanced at the

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

hesitated, and headed

while

unusual shade of pink,

His

pack and then lend me your car. I wish to get out a bit.”

spend it all cooped up in a hotel. She wanted to explore and take photos to

grunted and tried

are you so busy with that

of your business.” he

and even

are trying to help me?” Jeffrey raised

nodded. “Tell me what you’re up

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