If Dorothy died, even if Everett didn't pursue justice, the investigation into her death would inevitably drag Quincy into the mess. She was using Dorothy's wellbeing to threaten Everett, aiming to live comfortably, not to end up behind bars.

"You... you really do value Dorothy more than your own life."

We're talking about poison here, the life-threatening kind. So, it's fair to say that if anything happened to Quincy before he received the final antidote-whether he died or lost his mind-Everett would be the one to pay the price! The risk hadn't disappeared; it had merely shifted onto Everett's shoulders.

"This is my only option."

"But if Dorothy finds out, she would never agree to this!"

Everett suddenly raised his voice, "She must never know. Absolutely not."

"Don't worry, buddy, I'm always on your side! Even though I think your decision is somewhat harsh on yourself, you've made your choice to go this far. I can't let it all fall apart on my watch."

knew what he had to do and

it before, my love for

didn't want Dorothy to feel even the slightest

for you helping me with that blood type evidence, my daughter might not have been born. I'll never forget

he always acknowledged the deeds Everett

returned to Bay Residence. But Dorothy changed her mind. Since he didn't want to come back, she decided to visit him at the office instead. Even a glimpse from afar

as Abigail and Langston went to school, she'd quickly get ready and head to the office ,making even project team member Austin think she was exceptionally diligent , , putting everyone else to shame. But as the project deadline approached, what reason

workday neared its end, Dorothy was reluctant to leave. She checked the company software and saw Everett was in a meeting in Conference Room One. Dorothy hadn't seen him at all

then leave! But the computer screen asked for a password, and Dorothy's attempt... was incorrect. Had Everett changed it?

chair, a bit unsteady... A wave of unease washed over

"Ms. Sanchez, what's wrong?"

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