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.

guy he was, knew exactly who

don't bother him outside of work hours."

nodded. "Thank you." "No need to thank me. Besides, Mr. Lopez hardly checks in domestically anymore. The surveillance and bodyguards he had around you before... they've all been called off." In other words, Dorothy could do whatever she wanted without Everett knowing immediately,

had sensed it,

out herself, but

that's good. I should get back to work." "Sure."

her way back to the office, took out the antacid from her bag,

than just antacids; she also carried painkillers because sometimes the stomach medicine wasn't enough. To get

starting."

deep breaths and stood up

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