Was it possible that Dorothy had somehow crossed someone? "Did you instruct anyone to harm Dorothy?" "I would never-" Jonathan's words cut off abruptly mid-sentence.

His thoughts had raced to what Quincy had told him.

To make his son agree to marry her within three days, she'd surely need to pull sstrings.

Targeting Everett directly would be too difficult.

But finding a weakness through Dorothy? That would be much easier and a precise way to manipulate Everett.

boldness. He had pegged her as naive and simple,

others," Jonathan chose not to share his suspicions. And he

the end goal was achieved, he couldn't

up without

anyone you've been in contact with lately?" Unusual? Dorothy chuckled weakly, "Since I left my job, you know everyone I've been in contact with. If I had to say there was something unusual, it might be... you." "Me?" She nodded, "Yes! You've never been the type to have private dealings with Dr. Quincy." Everett frowned slightly, "Did she tell you that?" "Not exactly. I saw it myself." Dorothy

got jealous, even though I didn't want to admit it!" "I was in contact with her only because-" Dorothy placed her hand

your habits. I know you reached out to her because of me! But it still madeuncomfortable." She had tried to adjust her feelings many times, but what she truly

are plenty of other doctors." Everett immediately reached for

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