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!

shall we meet at that

a diner. I haven't

me cook something for you, bring it over! You can

time. I'm tied up

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

find out Dorothy hadn't

was supposed to

That couldn't be it.

speculation rushed through

you want to talk about?" Quincy couldn't help

to clear up for

Since he put it that way, pressing him

him with more questions.

Everett sent Quincy the diner's location, setting the meeting for two hours

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

her eyes still

"I need to meet Quincy

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