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

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

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

glanced

beyond a few more walls.

was doing, sighed heavily, hesitated, and headed straight

him a while to open the door.

an unusual shade of pink, and his

His

and then lend me your car. I wish to get

it all cooped up in a hotel. She wanted to

no time,” Jeffrey grunted and tried to retreat to the room.

frowned. “What are you

of your business.” he

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

trying to help me?” Jeffrey

nodded. “Tell me what you’re up to, and

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