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.

her parents' fortune was earmarked

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

of nerves, fearing any mishap with his daughter could drag the entire Caldwell family down. "Have you gone through with your plan?

hadn't dared to tell Simeon, fearing he'd

control," Quincy responded,

plans? This matter involves the Caldwell family too, and I'm

tell the Lopez family you've

"Would they believe that?"

scoffed, "Since you know they won't believe it, we're in the same boat here. So stop bothering

disdain for him was

Quincy didn't bother to mask

Don't forget you came begging to

you actually think i'd be grateful, assuming you

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