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.

Everett heading to Swevia Country for a medical check-up

leagues ahead, and while they couldn't

Meaning...

might find out she poisoned him after

only way out was to cure Everett of the poison before he left for

Everett, silent for a few

This needed careful thought.

would mean playing her

But...

heir, wouldn't that be an

a child is a

Mr. Lopez really have to rush over? I was thinking, after some time, I'd like to visit Swevia Country too. We could go together."

"Oh."

already planning to consult her friends on how soon one

pregnant before Everett left, swapping one ace for another

safely hand

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