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

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

Meaning...

find out she poisoned him after

of the poison before he left for Swevia

a few seconds,

This needed careful thought.

Everett the antidote would mean playing

But...

Everett, the Lopez heir, wouldn't

all, a child is a lifetime bargaining

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." "I'm going for

"Oh."

consult her friends on how soon

left, swapping

she could safely hand over

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