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

private clinic, allowing her

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 he

dared to tell Simeon, fearing he'd blabber

I've got it under control," Quincy responded,

me in on your plans? This matter involves the Caldwell

case, go tell the

"Would they believe that?"

you know they won't believe it, we're in the same

for him was

Ronin, Quincy didn't bother

Don't forget you came

for the Caldwell family's ruin. Do you actually think 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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