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

while they couldn't cure poison, they could

Meaning...

out she poisoned him after his

of the poison before he left for Swevia

Everett, silent for a few seconds, then managed a

This needed careful thought.

would mean playing her

But...

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

child is

thinking, after some time, I'd like to visit

"Oh."

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

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

safely hand over

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