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.

wasn't much, most of her parents' fortune was earmarked for Simeon. How could they leave

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

fearing any mishap with his daughter could drag the entire Caldwell family down. "Have you gone through with your plan? Did you... poison Everett?" Ronin's

tell Simeon, fearing he'd blabber about

Quincy responded, clearly annoyed at having

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

tell the Lopez

"Would they believe that?"

we're in the same

disdain for him was

didn't bother to

forget you

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

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