Chapter 454

Kenneth really wanted to tell Dorothy the harsh truth that Everett was gone, so Dorothy could finally let go and stop waiting for at miracle.

He knew the pain would be temporary and she would eventually come to terms with reality.

But as he looked into her anxious eyes with worries, his resolve faltered,

“He’s not dead,” Kenneth lied, his voice barely above a whisper. “The Lopez family got him to City Hospital in time. That’s all I know

“But the knife… I saw it, Kenneth! I saw Heather plunge it right into his heart!” Dorothy’s fear was palpable. What if Everett had survived the ride but not the aftermath? What about the life–saving efforts?

“Dorothy! When are you going to start worrying about yourself?”

quickly staining the bandages with fresh blood. Yet she seemed numb to the pain, cursing her weakened

Hospital, Kenneth. Please take

you!” It was the first time Kenneth had ever raised his

him for so long that he seemed to implode if he didn’t let it out.

but then persisted in searching for her shoes, determined to

she attempted to stand, only to collapse forward

wounds tore open, with the IV needle in her arm dislodging. Pain shot through her from all directions, a sheen of sweat instantly coating

to

away, adamant. I

You can’t even walk! Come on, let’s have the doctor check you first, and then I’ll take you there,” Kenneth pleaded, knowing he couldn’t fight

had only one thought in her mind. She

stop making a scene, will you?” Kenneth cracked his voice, with his eyes brimming with tears. “Dorothy, Everett has the entire Lopez family behind him. They won’t let

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