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 hadn't

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

hospital trips,

I could even respond, there

her, patting her back. "Everett's

me, surely she could

this from me! I'm your best friend. Keep me in the dark again,

be

me laugh, and I pulled

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

in the day, marriage was the last thing on his mind! And

laugh at you for this,

glanced at Everett, "What's

spiel went in one ear and out the other for

"Nothing."

you even consider what I told

crossing his handsome face, "I'm thinking of taking

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