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.

Swevia Country for a medical check-up was

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

Meaning...

out she poisoned

out was to cure Everett of the poison before he

silent for a few

This needed careful thought.

Everett the antidote would mean

But...

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

child is

after some time, I'd like to visit Swevia Country too. We could go together." "I'm going for work; the

"Oh."

consult her friends on how soon one could know if they're

pregnant before Everett left, swapping

safely

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