"Huh? What's so strange about it?" Dorothy pondered for a moment. Describing her feelings was quite a challenge.

After all, he had addressed all her concerns, and he didn't seem secretive when taking Quincy's calls.

"Gut feeling," Dorothy replied.

Karen chuckled, "Dorothy, it's not that Everett is acting strange. Once you've fallen for him and given yourself to him completely, you start to worry about losing him." Dorothy paused, "Do other women feel this way too?" "Most do! Plus, you've always been a bit of an overthinker." Dorothy nodded, somewhat agreeing with Karen's perspective. "Maybe I'm just overthinking things." She said.

No sooner had she finished her sentence than her phone rang.

Speak of the devil. It was Quincy calling.

the phone before stepping

been a bit under the weather recently and haven't been checking

also no hint of evasion or guilt in his tone

Quincy hadn't replied to her Whatmessages. After all, she deserved at least a polite

worries! Are you feeling better now, Dr. Quincy?" "It was nothing serious, just exhaustion from working too much,"

sure if he mentioned it to you "He hasn't mentioned it. And if Everett didn't pick up, he's probably busy at work. I'll talk to his secretary and see if he can get back to you when he's free." "Good. I

felt a bit guilty towards Quincy, so she didn't see it as a

no bother! You've saved Everett's life, and now you're forced to go out of your way to treat me. I'm the one who

Everett a Whatmessage: [Dr. Quincy called me, said she couldn't reach you. She wants to talk about her father's company's investment.] Not knowing the specifics or how's Dany's investment going Dorothy relayed Quincy's message verbatim. Whether Everett chose to call her back was up to him. Perhaps... Everett wasn't interested in the investment

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