Everett didn't utter a word before abruptly ending the call.

He glanced at Dorothy, who quickly chimed in, "Was that Dr. Quincy? Something must have happened. Go check on her, will you? She's pretty much a stranger in Eldorria City, and... she did save your life, after all." "Right." Everett nodded and slipped back into his suit jacket. As he reached the foyer of Bay Residence, he murmured, "Dorothy, we'll talk when I get back." "Of course!" Dorothy escorted Everett to the door and watched his car disappear from view, her spirits dimming.

Honestly, she hadn't expected Everett to agree so readily...

From what she knew of him, he normally wouldn't have bothered especially when it involved other women.

to persuade him further, yet it took

Quincy's message - "if you don't agree, you'll regret it" - though

Everett? What am I even thinking!" Dorothy slapped her forehead, eager to banish

Quincy, he wouldn't have taken the call in front of her and let her hear

Everett would only hurt

already waiting at the door,

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