Everett's mind clearly didn't approach this one. He paused for several seconds before gently patting Dorothy's hand, "Your health isn't the best right now. I do want another child, but not under these circumstances." He was still unsure about the extent of the poison lingering in her system. Talking about having a child now felt almost like a death sentence to her.

"Oh." She muttered.

Everett had made his stance clear, and knowing Dorothy, she wasn't one to push back.

But that night, she seemed less than cooperative with Everett.

After one attempt, Dorothy claimed she was too tired. She retreated to the bathroom for a shower, and then curled up under the covers to sleep.

Everett had a hunch about what was bothering her, but didn't know what to do.

take a

next morning, by the tDorothy woke up, Everett had

the tto prepare oatmeal, keeping it warm, and

have momentarily regressed

the documents through the system.' Dorothy paused for a moment, then chuckled,

had your

temperament? He verbally agreed to your resignation but deep down, he didn't want you to leave; he just lacked a reason to make

ever met! In his position, temptations abound, yet he's managed to stay true to his principles, which is rare." Kevin wasn't from high society, but his job exposed him to that circle often! Which among them didn't have a scandal or two

to remain unaffected

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