Everett didn't answer the call beside Dorothy, not because he had anything to hide from her, but the idea of chatting up another woman, especially with undertones of flirtation, in front of her just didn't sit right with him. Even if it meant securing the antidote that could save her life. He stepped away, though a quick glance back assured him he could still see where Dorothy was.

As soon as the call connected, Quincy's voice came through, soft and coquettishly sweet.

"Mr. Lopez... I'm sorry, I dozed off again last night..."

"It's fine."

"Did you take the medicine I gave you?"

There was a pause before Everett replied, "The one you said would make me feel better?"

"Mhm..."

"No," he said, his gaze drifting back to Dorothy's frail figure, his brows furrowing slightly, "Quincy, we need to meet. There's something I need to ask you."

Quincy was taken aback by the sudden invitation.

But, of course, she wouldn't refuse!

we meet at that

a diner. I haven't

let me cook something for

time. I'm

seriousness in Everett's voice, Quincy realized this wasn't just a

Did Everett find out

supposed to be over Dorothy,

That couldn't be it.

speculation

do you want to talk about?" Quincy

doubt I need you to clear up for me.

put it that way, pressing him further

him with more

Quincy the diner's location, setting the meeting

couldn't just leave, not with Jeffrey's situation still up in

him, her eyes still rimmed with red but

need to

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