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 for Simeon.

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

his daughter could drag 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 about

Quincy responded, clearly annoyed at

the Caldwell family too, and

case, go tell the Lopez family

"Would they believe that?"

believe it, we're in the same boat here.

disdain for him

Ronin, Quincy didn't bother to

Don't forget you came begging to

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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