"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.

phone before stepping out of the room to answer.

just saw your Whatmessage! I've been a bit under the weather recently and haven't been checking my phone much," Quincy's voice was as gentle as

no hint of evasion or guilt

why Quincy hadn't replied to her

nothing serious, just exhaustion from working too much," Quincy chuckled. "I'm calling because I need a favor." "Just say the word,"

and he didn't pick up!" Quincy explained, then quickly added, "Ms. Sanchez don't overthink it. I'm contacting him about an investment matter related to my father's company. I'm not sure if he mentioned it to you "He hasn't mentioned it. And if Everett

guilty towards Quincy, so she didn't

go out of your way to treat me. I'm the one who should be thanking you." After

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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