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.

up?" she tried to sound as

phone's been ringing. Didn't you hear

it was

her? Worried Karen might overhear something and get the wrong idea, Dorothy stood up to

picking up either," Quincy's voice, even in a rush, was still gentle and soothing, like clear,

not sure, you should wait for his reply," Dorothy couldn't confirm whether Everett saw the messages or not. Maybe she was

If it was...

Everett would actually

two together?"

in the 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 of Everett returning from the restroom, she

when Karen's conversation sidetracked her! By the tshe remembered again,

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

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