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.

of Everett heading to Swevia Country for

they couldn't cure poison,

Meaning...

out she poisoned him after his

of the

for a few seconds, then managed a

This needed careful thought.

the antidote would mean playing

But...

wouldn't that be an ace up

is a lifetime

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

"Oh."

on how soon one could

she'd be pregnant before Everett left, swapping one ace

she could safely hand over the

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