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

and while they couldn't cure

Meaning...

might find out she poisoned him after

Everett of the

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

This needed careful thought.

the antidote would mean

But...

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

child is

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

"Oh."

already planning to consult her friends on how soon one could know

pregnant before Everett left,

could safely hand over

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