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

Didn't

phone, she saw it was a call from Dr. Quincy.

suddenly reach out to her? Worried Karen might overhear something and get the wrong idea,

voice, even in a rush, was still gentle and soothing, like clear, calming waters, "Did Mr. Lopez see the rehab

you should wait for his reply," Dorothy couldn't confirm whether Everett

If it was...

would actually use his personal account to

two together?"

morning, and he said he was taking care of you." Dorothy forced a smile. Catching a glimpse of Everett returning from the restroom, she spoke softly, "He

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

snoop, maybe just out of curiosity, she wanted to confirm her earlier thoughts. Pretending it

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