Dorothy still curled up in that familiar fetal position, a habit that years hadn't managed to change.

Everett slipped under the blanket, drawing her into his embrace.

"You've got me now. I'll make you feel safe. No need to curl up like this anymore. No need to be scared."

Of course, Dorothy, deep in her dreams, didn't hear his whisper. But feeling his presence, she instinctively snuggled closer, settling comfortably in his arms. For Everett, this moment meant everything.

Even now, being with Dorothy, he wished time would just freeze here, not moving forward.

Fame, fortune, wealth - he could give it all up.

As long as she was by his side.

Back at her place, Quincy started to evaluate her assets.

most of her parents' fortune was earmarked for Simeon. How could they leave anything significant for

Lopez Corporation's private clinic, allowing her to

the entire Caldwell family down. "Have you gone through with your plan? Did you... poison Everett?" Ronin's voice trembled as he

Simeon, fearing he'd blabber

responded, clearly annoyed at

the Caldwell family too, and I'm worried

the case, go tell the Lopez

"Would they believe that?"

they won't believe it, we're in the same boat here.

for

front of Ronin, Quincy didn't bother to mask

you came begging

feared for the Caldwell family's ruin. Do you actually think i'd be grateful, assuming you did it out of love for your

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