Kevin emphasized the word "dreaming" with such gravity, as if he wished he could say it twice more, just for Quincy to hear.

"Yeah, it feels a bit off," she mused, sensing an unusual vibe in the car, a certain eeriness in Kevin's tone.

Yet, Quincy didn't dwell on it much, figuring that perhaps Kevin, who usually appeared so stern and serious, could just be a chatterbox in private. After all, Dorothy had caused Everett a fair share of trouble with their lawsuit, and Kevin's admiration for Mr. Lopez was no secret. His dislike for Dorothy seemed only natural under the circumstances.

But Dorothy's recent demands had caught her off guard. Previously, Dorothy had always seemed to want nothing, carrying herself with an air of detachment.

Arriving at the hospital, Quincy followed Kevin quickly to Everett's room.

The moment the door swung open, the familiar scent of disinfectant rushed into their nostrils.

Seeing Everett lying on the bed, Quincy felt a twinge of sadness. She had no emotional ties to Dorothy, so whatever turmoil Dorothy faced left Quincy indifferent.

But Everett was different.

him, seeing him as a partner for

perspiring slightly and displaying a look of discomfort, she couldn't help

Lopez, just hang in there. The medicine I've prepared will have you

item in Quincy's hand, then feigned discomfort, shooting Kevin a

me take that. I'll have a doctor outside check it

the medicine to Kevin, who promptly

she noted,

wiped his forehead with a towel, sitting up. "You've poisoned Dorothy before; I have to

"Once we're married and some time has passed, you'll understand feelings for

a stark contrast to his usual vibrant

This demeanor...

was hard

didn't

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