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.

her eyes out and taken solace in Derek's

happens to my daughter... I don't know what I'll do..." she

She'll be fine," Derek tried to reassure her, though the tension was always evident on

himself to scold Jeffrey seeing

Jeffrey, it had been one problem after another. He was starting to question whether supporting

right decision

sighed heavily as

he saw it was his girlfriend

a frown, he silenced the

The moment they locked eyes, they could feel the rivalry

side.

Kenneth himself considered as Everett's rival? He didn't even seem to

Everett's side, her hand in his, leaning against him in a way Kenneth

A beautiful baby girl!" The news cbursting out of the operating room, sending a

practically lunged forward and grabbed the doctor's

his intensity, paused before responding, "She's had a significant hemorrhage, but we've stabilized

She needs observation."

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