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.

thought of Everett heading to Swevia Country for a

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

Meaning...

she poisoned him after

Everett of

for a few seconds, then managed

This needed careful thought.

the antidote would

But...

she could bear Everett, the Lopez heir, wouldn't that be

is a lifetime bargaining

I'd like to visit Swevia Country too. We could go

"Oh."

friends on how soon one could know if they're

be pregnant before Everett left, swapping one

safely hand over

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