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

ahead, and while they couldn't cure poison,

Meaning...

might find out she poisoned him after his

was to cure Everett of the

at Everett, silent for a few seconds, then managed a

This needed careful thought.

would mean

But...

bear Everett, the Lopez heir, wouldn't that be an ace up her sleeve

is a

thinking, after some time, I'd like to visit

"Oh."

friends on how soon one could know

Everett left, swapping one ace for

she could safely hand over

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