It wasn't Everett.

It was Kevin.

"I'm fine," Dorothy said, her eyes dimming before she mustered a strained smile. "I just need to rest here for a bit. Don't worry about me." Kevin hesitated, but he didn't leave. "Should I get you some antacid?" "No need. I've got some in my bag, and I've already taken it. Really, I'm okay." "Alright then." Seeing her so insistent on not needing help, Kevin nodded and began to walk away.

He hadn't gotten far when Dorothy suddenly called out to him.

"Kevin, wait a second!" He turned around to see Dorothy clench her teeth and stand up straight, walking towards him.

"Could you... not mention this to him?" she asked.

She didn't want Everett to know anything about her, not even a stomachache.

he was,

is off to Liberty City, and he didn’t bring me along. I don't bother him outside of work hours." The implication was clear — he wouldn't have the chance to tell Everett

me. Besides, Mr. Lopez hardly checks in domestically anymore. The surveillance and bodyguards he had around you before... they've all been called off."

had sensed

figure it out herself, but hearing it from someone

it that way, that's good. I should get back to work." "Sure." Watching Kevin walk away, Dorothy let out a heavy sigh and clutched her stomach,

out the antacid from her bag, and swallowed

carried painkillers because sometimes the stomach medicine wasn't enough. To

morning meeting is starting." Her

Dorothy took a few deep breaths

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