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.

Swevia

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

Meaning...

find out she

to cure Everett of the

a few seconds,

This needed careful thought.

Everett the antidote would mean

But...

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

a child is a

really have to rush over? I was thinking, after some time, I'd like to

"Oh."

on how

before Everett left,

she could safely hand over the

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