"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 out of the room to answer. "Dr. Quincy." Dorothy answered the

the weather recently and haven't been checking my

also no hint of evasion or guilt in his tone

Dorothy's mind somewhat. Otherwise, she would keep wondering why Quincy hadn't

feeling better now, Dr. Quincy?" "It was nothing serious, just exhaustion from working too much," Quincy chuckled. "I'm

calling his number just now 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 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 appreciate it, Ms. Sanchez." Quincy

Quincy, so she didn't see it as a bother at

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 should

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 and was just avoiding

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