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.

thought of Everett heading to Swevia Country for a

while they couldn't cure poison, they could definitely

Meaning...

might find out she poisoned him after his

out was to cure Everett of the poison before he left

for a few seconds, then managed

This needed careful thought.

would mean playing her

But...

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

a child is

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

"Oh."

planning to consult her friends on how soon one could know if

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

she could safely

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