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.

tried to sound as

"Your phone's been ringing. Didn't you hear it?"

phone, she saw it was a call from Dr.

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

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

screen lit up repeatedly, was it Quincy messaging him? "I'm not sure, you should wait for his reply," Dorothy couldn't confirm whether Everett saw the messages or not. Maybe

If it was...

that Everett would actually use his personal account to

together?"

Dorothy forced a smile. Catching a glimpse of Everett returning from the restroom, she spoke softly, "He should get back

conversation sidetracked her! By the tshe remembered again, Everett

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

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