Jeffrey had always been a free spirit, a daredevil with little regard for the rules that seemed to bind everyone else. His parents had long given up on trying to rein him in.
But there was one person who could keep him in line—Karen. And for everyone's sake, it was crucial that she stuck around.
When Everett came to, Dorothy was sitting by his bedside, her grip on his hand just as tight as it had been when he'd drifted off.
His body had finally returned to a normal temperature.
"You're awake," Dorothy breathed out, the weight of her worry lifting as she saw his eyes open.
If he hadn't come around soon, she was ready to call for Dr. Quincy to take a look at him.
gently withdrew his hand, then propped himself up and swung his legs
Dorothy feeling
paused, his silhouette framed by the doorway, then added, "I've got a confidential meeting for my company.” Dorothy's face flickered with confusion before understanding dawned, and she rose from her seat, "I see. I'll go to see them for now. Just catch up with me when you're done.” "Will do." Everett didn't dare look at
dream was over. It was time to get
stood motionless for a long time before finally reaching for his phone and
The call connected quickly.
me. That's a first." Byte 7's voice was unusually sharp, devoid of its typical laziness but laced with sarcasm that grated on
is it done?" "Client confidentiality, Everett,”
it to me." Byte 7 was taken
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