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 for a medical

leagues ahead, and while they couldn't cure

Meaning...

out she poisoned him

Everett of the poison before he

a few

This needed careful thought.

would mean

But...

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

all, a child is a lifetime

was thinking, 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."

was already planning to consult her friends on how soon

Everett left, swapping one ace for

she could safely hand over the

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