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.

of her parents' fortune was earmarked for Simeon. How could

skills that she landed a job as the chief physician at the Lopez Corporation's private clinic, allowing her to save a bit of

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

dared to tell Simeon, fearing he'd blabber

Quincy responded, clearly annoyed at having to

you clue me in on your plans? This matter involves the Caldwell

go tell the Lopez family you've disowned

"Would they believe that?"

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

disdain for him

of Ronin, Quincy didn't bother to

you

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

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