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.

out. This looks as bad as what that guy did." "You talk too much." It was the first tQuincy had received such feedback. She fell silent, focusing on the surgery, stitching the torn tendon back

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

bit grateful for Quincy's rushed effort and immediate surgery without rest, and for putting up with

was momentarily

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

stitch. She breathed a sigh of relief and

He had fallen asleep.

so perfect they seemed divine, breathtaking even in

pedigree, and rare loyalty

assistant's nudge brought her back to reality.

Take him back to his

was just leaving

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