Everett had my life in his hands, and I wasn't scared of anything anymore.

But just when you'd expect a tender moment, I noticed a hint of hesitation on Everett's handsome face. It was like he had something on his mind but couldn't find the words.

I beat him to the punch, "What do you want me to promise? Out with it."

"...No more late nights, okay? Work just a few hours a day, and when I say rest, you rest."

I laughed, "I knew it was going to be that."

What else could Everett possibly want me to promise?

Two days later, I was discharged from the hospital.

Jeffrey waited until I was safe and sound before he dared to let Karen in on the news.

Boy, was she livid, "Jeffrey! If you keep secrets from me again, I swear I'm leaving!"

The thought alone terrified her.

What if...

it had been the last time, and she hadn't

Jeffrey to Bay Residence, and the moment she

more hospital trips, okay? Just...

even respond, there was Karen,

overworked myself, that's all," I reassured her, patting her back. "Everett's here, he

she couldn't trust me,

friend. Keep me in the dark again,

won't be a

me laugh, and I pulled her down to

can't keep secrets anymore! Karen was actually talking divorce over

was the last thing on his mind! And now, here he was, completely twisted around Karen's

used to laugh at you for this, and now, look at me. Go ahead,

at Everett, "What's on your

like Jeffrey's whole spiel went in one ear

"Nothing."

on! Did you even

a shadow crossing his handsome face, "I'm thinking of taking Dorothy's place. Quincy said she'd think about

voice

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