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.

the Bay Residence's master bedroom, momentarily unsure

Everett's voice

followed the sound, taking a few seconds before

pulling her up from the bed like he

but it's not meant for long-term use. I'm worried about dependency. So tonight, we'll try a different method to help you sleep."

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

Everett with his tie and watched him

Dorothy noticed that Everett had child-proofed the entire house, even padding the sharp corners of furniture thoroughly. He was genuinely afraid of her harming herself

the padded corners repeatedly, lost in thought until

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