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 Country for a

and while they couldn't cure poison, they could

Meaning...

she

to cure Everett of the poison before he left for Swevia

at Everett, silent for a few seconds, then

This needed careful thought.

antidote would mean

But...

wouldn't

all, a child is

rush over? I was thinking, after some time, I'd like to visit Swevia Country too. We could go together." "I'm going for

"Oh."

consult her friends on how soon one

she'd be pregnant before Everett left, swapping one ace for another without

safely hand

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