Just when she thought things couldn't get more complicated, Everett dropped the "F" bomb - feelings!

His feelings for her.

Acknowledging them now could shatter the delicate emotions she'd only just begun to cultivate in Everett's heart.

That was a no-go zone!

"Poison you? Absolutely not."

"Really?"

"Of course! Don't you trust me?" Quincy tried her best to mask her emotions.

Everett seemed hesitant but ultimately nodded.

"I do. Maybe it's just me not feeling well lately. Sorry, I shouldn't have doubted you. I'm planning to fly to Swevia Country this month for a check-up."

"... You're going to Swevia Country? You could get checked out here!"

"Well, there's a collaborative project happening there."

"Oh."

Quincy's heart sank.

Swevia Country for a medical check-up was

were leagues ahead, and while they couldn't cure poison, they

Meaning...

out she poisoned him after his

out was to cure Everett of the poison

at Everett, silent for a few seconds, then managed a

This needed careful thought.

antidote would mean playing her

But...

the Lopez heir, wouldn't

all, a child is

Lopez really have to rush over? I was thinking, after some time, I'd like to

"Oh."

already planning to consult her friends on how soon one could know if

Everett left, swapping one

she could safely hand over

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