At the hospital in Eldorria City.

Quincy had barely touched down before she was rushed into the operating room.

This twas different from the last. Previously, Everett had been unconscious, sparing her the need for any eye contact. But now...

"Mr. Lopez, I'm afraid I'm going to have to invade your personal space a bit here.” Everett's hand was secured on the operating table, and since it was a local anesthetic, he was awake, though his face was pale.

"Did she come?" He didn't respond to Quincy's remark, his mind clearly elsewhere, probably outside the operating room.

"Ms. Sanchez? I'm not sure. I didn't see anyone when I cin." Quincy, now in her scrubs, began to apply disinfectant, revealing a long, deep cut.

Even though she was no stranger to the OR, the sight still made her wince.

"Ms. Sanchez did this?" Everett glanced at her but remained silent.

much." It was the first tQuincy had received such feedback. She fell

into minutes, sweat beaded on Quincy's forehead, wiped

a bit grateful for Quincy's rushed effort and immediate surgery without rest,

was momentarily

therapy afterwards will be crucial too." "Hmm." Everett didn't say more and just closed his

the last stitch. She breathed a sigh of relief and unintentionally caught

He had fallen asleep.

features were so perfect they seemed divine,

man with looks, pedigree, and

assistant's nudge brought her back

"He's asleep. Let's try to keep it down and not disturb him. Take him back to his room quietly." "Got it!"

just leaving when

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