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 as

"Your phone's been ringing. Didn't you hear it?" Indeed, she hadn't noticed at

out her phone, she saw it was a call from

might overhear something and get the wrong idea, Dorothy stood up to take the

Quincy's voice, even in a rush, was still gentle and soothing, like clear, calming waters, "Did Mr. Lopez

Quincy messaging him? "I'm not sure, you should wait

If it was...

Everett would actually use

together?" Quincy asked

restroom." "Oh! That explains it. I asked him this morning, and he said he was taking care of you." Dorothy forced a smile. Catching a glimpse

when Karen's conversation sidetracked her! By the tshe remembered again, Everett was already typing

snoop, maybe just out of curiosity, she

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