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

Karen planned to pack her bags

and knew Dorothy would worry if she stayed. So what was the

glanced

Jeffrey’s room just beyond

was doing, sighed heavily, hesitated, and headed

a while to

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

now?” he rasped. His

you could help me pack and then lend me your car. I wish

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

and tried to

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

your business.” he

you out! You’ve been looking after me these last few days, and even

are trying to help me?” Jeffrey raised an eyebrow.

you’re up

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