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.

much, most of her parents' fortune was earmarked for

the chief physician at the Lopez Corporation's private clinic, allowing her to save a

fearing any mishap with his daughter could drag the entire Caldwell family

dared to tell Simeon, fearing he'd blabber about

responded, clearly annoyed at having to

matter involves the Caldwell

tell the Lopez

"Would they believe that?"

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

for him

Ronin, Quincy didn't bother to mask

Don't forget you came begging to

think i'd be grateful, assuming you did it out of love for your daughter?"

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