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,

Bay Residence, and the moment she saw me, she hugged me so hard

hospital trips,

there was Karen, all

patting her back. "Everett's here, he

she couldn't trust me, surely she could

her tears away, "You can't keep things like this from me! I'm your best friend. Keep me in the dark

won't be a next

laugh, and I pulled her

anymore! Karen was actually talking divorce over this!" Those words were like a death

mind! And now, here he was, completely twisted

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

Everett, "What's on your

like Jeffrey's whole spiel went in one

"Nothing."

Did you even consider

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

Jeffrey's voice

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