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.

familiar ceiling of the Bay Residence's master bedroom, momentarily unsure if she was

Everett's voice

followed the sound, taking a few seconds before

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

it's not meant for long-term use. I'm worried about dependency. So tonight, we'll try a different

"I...I wasn't thinking anything." Everett 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

tie and watched

bedroom, Dorothy noticed that Everett had child-proofed the entire house, even padding the sharp

the padded corners repeatedly, lost in thought until her

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