Everett had reached his limit with promises she failed to keep.

"From now on, when you have lunch, send me a photo."

...

"I'll be there by 1 PM at the latest. If I haven't received your picture by then, I'm coming over to take you out for lunch myself."

What kind of woman trying to conceive could afford to skip meals like she did, especially when she was as thin as she was?

Everett was already worried she wasn't physically ready for another pregnancy, and here she was, lying to him about something as basic as eating lunch. Dorothy frowned slightly, "Isn't that a bit much?"

"It's necessary."

Everett grabbed her hand, ready to lead her outside.

"Hold on," Dorothy protested, "I'm really close to finishing this proposal! Just give me ten more minutes!"

He was about to object when Dorothy put her hands together, pleading.

but

Not

"Deal!"

to run into Perdita, who had just returned from lunch and was bringing Dorothy some documents. Everett barely spared her a glance before turning back and settling himself on

such a pleasant surprise by returning early. She almost glued her

indifferent, making no effort to

due diligence summary

"Just leave it there."

her proposal, conscious of the ticking

lingered, her eyes shifting towards Everett seated

can I get you a coffee? You might

the bare minimum

interested in making conversation with him,

a coffee person? I could get

want

disinterested,

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