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 leave anything significant

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

bundle of nerves, 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 voice trembled as

hadn't dared to tell Simeon, fearing he'd blabber

responded, clearly annoyed at having

you clue me in on your plans? This matter involves the Caldwell family too, and I'm worried

case, go tell the Lopez family

"Would they believe that?"

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

disdain for

didn't bother to

forget you came begging to

actually think i'd be grateful, assuming you did

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