Dorothy barely noticed the flash of Everett's phone screen, giving it a subconscious glance but not really paying attention.

As a CEO, his days were typically swamped, and people constantly sought him out.

Lately, she couldn't help but think that Everett must have been putting off a lot of work because of her.

The thought made her heart heavy, as if something was squeezing her throat, making it hard to breathe.

If she were gone, then Everett wouldn't have to waste his ton her anymore...

Everything could just end.

"Dorothy? Dorothy!" Karen's voice sharply pulled her back to reality.

Dorothy's body jerked, and she broke out in a cold sweat.

to sound as normal

been ringing. Didn't

out her phone, she saw it was a call

out to her? Worried Karen might overhear something and get

Mr. Lopez, no answer, and you weren't picking up either," Quincy's voice, even in a rush, was still gentle and soothing, like clear, calming waters, "Did Mr. Lopez see

repeatedly, was it Quincy messaging him? "I'm not sure, you should wait for his reply," Dorothy couldn't confirm whether Everett

If it was...

was quite surprised that Everett would actually use his personal

two together?" Quincy asked

him this morning, and he said he was taking care of you." Dorothy forced a smile. Catching a

to check his phone when Karen's conversation sidetracked her! By the tshe remembered again, Everett was already typing on

curiosity, she wanted to confirm her earlier

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