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.

admit he was impressed by the girl's boldness. He had pegged her

a hand in it anyway. You should look into others," Jonathan chose not to share his suspicions. And he didn't want

the end goal was

hung up

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 met his gaze, her voice sak but firm

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

know you reached out to her because of me! But it still madeuncomfortable." She had tried to adjust her feelings many times,

I won't contact her anymore. There are plenty of other doctors." Everett

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