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

at Dorothy's purse. "Your phone's been ringing. Didn't you

it

might overhear something and get

up either," Quincy's voice, even in a rush, was still gentle and soothing, like clear, calming waters, "Did Mr. Lopez see the rehab instructions I sent him?"

when Everett's phone 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 she was overthinking

If it was...

would actually

two together?" Quincy

was taking care of you." Dorothy forced a smile. Catching a glimpse of Everett returning from the restroom, she spoke softly, "He should get back to you soon." "Okay, sure!" After hanging

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

snoop, maybe just out of curiosity, she wanted to confirm her

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