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...

last time, and she hadn't seen

Jeffrey to Bay Residence, and the moment she saw me, she hugged me

hospital

there was

reassured her, patting her back. "Everett's here, he won't let anything

me, surely she

your best friend. Keep

be

laugh, and I pulled her down

sigh of relief, "This time, I really can't keep secrets anymore! Karen was actually talking divorce over this!" Those words were like a death

the last thing on his mind! And now,

admit, "Man, I used to laugh at you for this, and

Everett, "What's

went in one ear and out the

"Nothing."

on! Did you even consider

"I'm thinking of taking Dorothy's place. Quincy said she'd

voice

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