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 was

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

Meaning...

might find out she poisoned him after his

was to cure Everett of the poison before he left

Everett, silent for a few

This needed careful thought.

would mean playing

But...

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

a child is a lifetime

after some time, I'd like to visit Swevia Country too. We could go together." "I'm going for work; the check-up is

"Oh."

her friends on how soon one

be pregnant before Everett left, swapping one ace

could safely hand over the

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