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

physician at the Lopez Corporation's private clinic, allowing her to save a bit of money. Before she could figure out

drag the entire Caldwell family down.

tell Simeon, fearing he'd

control," Quincy responded, clearly annoyed at having to

plans? This matter involves the Caldwell family too, and I'm worried it might affect

that's the case, go tell the Lopez family you've disowned

"Would they believe that?"

"Since you know they won't believe it, we're in

for him was

front of Ronin, Quincy didn't bother to mask her true

you

haven't forgotten. You agreed because you feared for the Caldwell family's ruin. Do you actually think i'd be grateful, assuming you did

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