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

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

she saw it was a

and

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

"I'm not sure, you should wait

If it was...

was quite surprised that Everett would actually use his personal account

together?" Quincy

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 spoke softly, "He should

remind Everett to check his phone when Karen's conversation sidetracked her! By the tshe

that she meant to snoop, maybe just out of curiosity, she

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