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. How could they

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 give Dorothy, Ronin's

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

tell Simeon, fearing he'd blabber

I've got it under control," Quincy responded, clearly annoyed at having

your plans? This matter involves the Caldwell

case, go tell the Lopez

"Would they believe that?"

won't believe it, we're in the same boat here. So stop bothering

disdain for him

front of Ronin, Quincy didn't bother to mask her true

Don't forget you came begging to

i'd be grateful, assuming you did it out of love for your daughter?" Quincy said jotting down her assets on a piece of

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