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...

been the last time, and

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

Please, no more hospital trips,

even respond, there was Karen,

overworked myself, that's all," I reassured her, patting her back. "Everett's here, he won't let

me, surely she could trust

friend. Keep me in the dark again, and I'll be really mad!" "Yeah, I'll tell

be

me laugh, and I pulled

finally 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 sentence for

mind! And now, here he was, completely twisted around Karen's little

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

at Everett, "What's on your

went in one ear and out the other

"Nothing."

you even consider

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

voice

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