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 medical check-up

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

Meaning...

she poisoned

of the poison before he left for

a few seconds, then

This needed careful thought.

would mean playing her

But...

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

is

thinking, after some time, I'd like to

"Oh."

already planning to consult her friends on

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

she could safely

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