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?”

rise. The sudden movement pulled at her wounds, quickly staining the bandages with fresh blood. Yet she seemed numb to the pain, cursing her weakened body for not easy motion

City Hospital, Kenneth. Please take me there!”

let you!” It was the first time Kenneth

had been building inside him for so long that he seemed to implode if he didn’t

but then persisted in

attempted to stand, only to

freshly stitched wounds tore open, with the IV needle in her arm dislodging. Pain shot through her from all directions,

rushed to her

adamant. I need

on, let’s have the doctor check you first, and then I’ll

had only one thought in her mind. She needed to see Everett

voice, with his eyes brimming with tears. “Dorothy, Everett has the entire Lopez family behind

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