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

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

Meaning...

she poisoned him after his

way out was to cure Everett of the poison before he

silent for a few

This needed careful thought.

would mean

But...

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

all, a child is

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

"Oh."

already planning to consult her friends on how

before Everett left, swapping one ace for another

safely

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