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Chapter 658
Dorothy was caught off guard by Quincy's sudden nudge towards marriage. The idea of Quincyrushing them into tying the knot surprised her.
She chuckled. "Let's wait until Everett's all healed up."
"But he's getting his stitches out soon, and a little scar isn't going to stop you two from headingdown to the city hall and making it official," Quincy insisted.
Dorothy glanced at Everett, sensing they might have had a conversation she was not privy to. It wasunlike Quincy to be so forward; she had often admired her relationship with Everett, but they werenot close enough for her to meddle in their marriage plans.
Everett met her gaze with an open, honest expression, not giving away any signs of a secret pactwith Quincy.
"We want to take things slowly, Dr. Quincy. But thanks anyway," Dorothy interceded quickly, hopingto avoid any further pressure.
"Sure, no problem," Quincy replied with a smile, stuffing her hands into her lab coat pockets andturning to leave.
As she walked away, Dorothy realized that Quincy had taken the medicine she had just retrievedfrom her office back with her. What was the point of asking her to fetch it if it was just going back toher office? She had thought it was for Everett's use.
While she pondered the oddity, Everett reached out and pulled her into his embrace, holding hertight to prevent any chance of escape.
"How exactly do you plan on taking things 'slowly'? Let's hear it," Everett prodded.novelbin
"We can't just rush into getting a certificate," Dorothy countered.
Everett was not ready to drop the subject, especially after Quincy's remark. "We already have kids;how can you call that rushing?" Everett had been plotting for over a decade, and this was anythingbut hasty to him.
The word 'rush' seemed out of place at this moment.
Concerned about touching his fresh wound, Dorothy did not dare to struggle too much. She softlycalled out, "Everett... Everett, let me go first."
"Agree to marry me, and I'll let you go."
"Stop being childish." Dorothy sighed, exasperated. "We've both been through a divorce already. Ineed to think this through properly. When I have my answer, I'll tell you. Don't push me to decide."
Feeling Everett's grip relax, Dorothy managed to step away from his arms. She quickly changed thesubject. "Are you hungry? I don't feel like having toast this morning. I wonder if the chef knows howto make corn chowder. I'll go ask."
She made her excuse to leave, but Everett was not fooled.
Recalling Quincy's earlier words, he grabbed his phone and texted his father Jonathan.
[I won't marry anyone but Dorothy.]
Jonathan replied quickly.
[Did Quincy's girl come after you? Everett, I won't pressure you like your mom, but Quincy is a goodcatch. Skilled doctor, caring, easy-going. Lock it down while you can; Quincy's family owes me, andthey'll gladly give up their daughter.]
In the business world, daughters were often treated as commodities, bargaining chips forcooperation and contracts. Their parents spoke of them as treasured jewels, yet in reality, they didnot care who their daughters married or what kind of life awaited them after the wedding.
Everett found the message meaningless, so he did not reply.
His father's words hinted at an acknowledgment that Dorothy might eventually leave. So, hesuggested to 'lock it down' but did not press for an immediate relationship.
Perhaps to avoid further souring their relationship, Jonathan quickly followed up with anothermessage. [About getting revenge for Dorothy, your mother and I have discussed it. She's agreed tolet you deal with Heather as you see fit.]