Jeffrey was on the verge of saying something more, but the words seemed inappropriate before they could even leave his lips. The

fact that Dorothy had been poisoned was undeniable, and pointing fingers wouldn't change that.

"Here. Lethandle Quincy," Jeffrey finally said, “I have my ways of making people talk. She'll give us the antidote finally."

Everett gave him a look, his gaze darkening in silent agreement.

"Just don't kill her before we get that antidote." He said.

"Don't worry. She won't die. I know when to stop."

Despite the doctors' best efforts, Karen ended up having to deliver prematurely.

The medical team had done everything they could to keep the baby inside for as long as possible, but with the fetal heart rate

showing signs of distress, they couldn't wait any longer.

Outside the maternity ward, Jeffrey looked nothing like a soon-to-be father. His legs were so weak he had to lean against the wall to

stay upright.

cried her eyes out and taken

anything happens to my daughter... I don't know what

reassure

bring himself to scold Jeffrey seeing him in such a state.

another. He

right decision

sighed heavily as

saw it was his

he silenced

up again, he locked eyes with Everett. The moment they locked

side.

as Everett's rival? He didn't even seem

hand in his,

A beautiful baby girl!" The news cbursting out of

lunged forward and grabbed the doctor's

responding, "She's had a significant

She needs observation."

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