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

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 call

drag the entire Caldwell

Simeon, fearing he'd blabber about

Quincy responded, clearly annoyed at having

plans? This matter involves the Caldwell family too, and I'm worried it might affect my

tell the Lopez family you've disowned

"Would they believe that?"

they won't believe it, we're in the

disdain for him was

front of Ronin, Quincy didn't bother

Don't forget you

You agreed because you feared for the Caldwell family's ruin. Do you actually think i'd be grateful, assuming

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