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.

could just take a

by the tDorothy woke up, Everett had already

tto prepare oatmeal, keeping it warm, and left her a

have momentarily regressed to their

get in touch with Kevin. Everett.] Dorothy carefully preserved the note, and then made her way to the dining room to eat while calling Kevin, "Did Everett tell you abouttaking over the project?" "Mr. Lopez briefed me! I'll send you the documents through the system.' Dorothy paused for a moment, then chuckled, "About that... I deactivated my account when

Lopez had your

known Mr. Lopez for years. Aren't you aware of his temperament? He verbally agreed to your resignation

Kevin wasn't from high society, but his job exposed him

Everett to remain unaffected and unassimilated

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