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 worry, had cried her eyes out and taken

my daughter... I don't know what I'll

She'll be fine," Derek tried to reassure her,

himself to scold Jeffrey seeing him in such

it had been one problem after another. He was starting to question

right decision at

sighed heavily as

it was his

a frown, he silenced the phone

The moment they locked eyes, they could feel the rivalry from

side.

himself considered as Everett's

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

news cbursting out of the operating room, sending a

doctor's wrist, "And

his intensity, paused before responding, "She's had a significant

She needs observation."

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