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.

to Swevia Country for

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

Meaning...

might find out she

way out was to cure Everett of the

a

This needed careful thought.

the antidote would mean playing her

But...

Lopez heir, wouldn't that be an ace

a child is

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

"Oh."

friends on how

left, swapping one ace for another without

could safely hand over

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