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.

help but laugh

Not a second

"Deal!"

had just returned from

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

Everett remained indifferent,

the due diligence summary from the project

"Just leave it there."

was focused on her proposal, conscious of

her eyes shifting

You might be waiting for Ms.

response was curt, giving her the bare minimum of attention because of her

was more interested in making conversation with him, not catching

person? I

want to talk to

and disinterested, didn't offer

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