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.

him further, yet it took only

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

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

let her hear everything! He was being transparent, without a hint of guilt, precisely because there was nothing to

would

already waiting at the door,

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