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.

fortune was earmarked for Simeon. How could

clinic, allowing her to save a bit of money. Before she could figure out how much to give Dorothy, Ronin's call

Ronin had been a bundle of nerves, fearing any mishap with his daughter could drag the entire Caldwell family down. "Have you gone

Simeon, fearing he'd blabber about

under control," Quincy responded,

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

case, go tell the Lopez family you've disowned

"Would they believe that?"

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

for him

Ronin, Quincy didn't bother to mask

forget you came

because you feared for the Caldwell family's ruin. Do you actually think i'd be grateful, assuming you did it out of love for your daughter?" Quincy said jotting down her assets on a piece

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