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

they

Meaning...

might find out she poisoned him after his

of

Everett, silent for a few seconds, then managed a

This needed careful thought.

the antidote would

But...

heir, wouldn't that be an ace up her sleeve

all, a child is a

really have to rush over? I was thinking, after some time, I'd like to visit

"Oh."

her friends on how soon one could

before Everett left, swapping one

safely hand

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