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

dragged Jeffrey to Bay Residence, and the moment she

more hospital trips, okay?

I could even respond, there

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

me, surely she could

friend. Keep me in the dark again, and I'll be

There won't be

me laugh, and I pulled her

"This time, I really can't keep secrets anymore! Karen was actually talking divorce over this!" Those words

marriage was the last thing on his mind! And now, here he was, completely twisted

you for this,

glanced at Everett, "What's on your

one ear and out the other

"Nothing."

Did you even consider what

crossing his handsome face, "I'm thinking of

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