Naturally, Quincy wasn't surprised by the response.

"I wish I could stay out of all this too if I can." All she wanted was to be a doctor, to heal and to be free.

So Quincy tried to persuade Dorothy to drop the case, to give in to Jonathan's demands and make things work with Everett.

But unfortunately, everyone had their reasons. She had reasons she couldn't forgive, and Quincy had reasons she couldn't refuse.

The prescription worked wonders.

Dorothy slept through the night without a single dream.

waking up the next morning to the familiar ceiling of the Bay Residence's master bedroom, momentarily

awake." Everett's voice broke the

the sound, taking a few seconds

you sleep well?" Everett asked, pulling her up from the bed

"It's been a while since I've slept that long." "I had someone check the medication you were prescribed. It's good for treating your condition, but it's not meant for long-term use. I'm worried about dependency. So tonight, we'll try a different method

didn't tease her further. He stepped back and said, "Go freshen up, then cout for breakfast. I have a meeting at the office today and it'll take about three hours. Callif you need anything." "Go ahead, don't worry about me." Dorothy knew she had beca burden to Everett and didn't want to

breakfast, she helped Everett with his tie and watched him leave

had child-proofed the entire house, even padding the sharp corners of furniture thoroughly. He was

the padded corners repeatedly, lost

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