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

facilities were leagues ahead, and while they couldn't cure poison,

Meaning...

out she poisoned him

out was to cure Everett of the poison before he left for Swevia

at Everett, silent for a few seconds, then managed a stiff

This needed careful thought.

the antidote would mean playing

But...

could bear Everett, the Lopez heir, wouldn't that be an ace up her sleeve

a child is a lifetime bargaining

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

"Oh."

consult her friends on

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

safely hand over the

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