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, wasn’t it?

to pack her bags and check for

point and knew Dorothy would worry if she

thought, she inadvertently glanced at

Jeffrey’s room just beyond

hesitated, and headed

took him a while

handsome face was flushed an unusual shade of

His voice was oddly hoarse.

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

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

time,” Jeffrey grunted and

and frowned. “What are you so

of your business.” he snapped

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

help me?” Jeffrey raised

“Tell me what you’re up

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