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.

unable to contain her worry, had cried her

I

nonsense. She'll be fine," Derek tried to reassure

standing a bit apart, couldn't bring himself to scold Jeffrey seeing him in such

after another. He

right decision at

sighed heavily as his phone

he saw it

silenced the phone without

Everett. The moment they

side.

considered as Everett's rival? He didn't

in his, leaning against him

cbursting out of the operating

and grabbed the doctor's

aback by his intensity, paused before responding, "She's

She needs observation."

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