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...

the last time, and she

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

Please, no more hospital trips, okay? Just... no

respond, there was Karen, all tears

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

couldn't trust me,

"You can't keep things like this from me! I'm your best friend. Keep

be

pulled her down to

breathed a 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

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

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

he glanced at Everett,

one

"Nothing."

Did you even consider

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

Jeffrey's voice

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