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 laugh at her

minutes. Not a

"Deal!"

had just returned from lunch and was bringing Dorothy some documents. Everett barely spared her a glance

pleasant surprise by returning

interest, Everett remained indifferent, making no effort

Sanchez, this is the due diligence summary

"Just leave it there."

focused on her proposal,

her eyes shifting towards Everett seated

I get you a coffee? You might be waiting

bare

more interested in making conversation

I could get you juice!

just don't want

disinterested, didn't offer her an

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