"Please, can you just give me a break?" she pleaded.

She had never witnessed Everett in such an assertive and unyielding demeanor. That scared Dorothy a bit.

Finally, sensing the tremor in her voice, Everett's resolve softened. Clenching his jaw, he pulled her into his arms after a moment of hesitation.

Both drenched in sweat, they lay in the darkness of the unlit night. They panted heavily as their heartbeats were syncing up in an unspoken understanding.

Everett spoke again. But the answer they were both seeking

her for a while, Dorothy ventured softly, "Do you... want me to draw you a bath?" "What's really got you trapped, Dorothy?" He couldn't fathom it, nor could he imagine what his parents could possibly hold over

But she remained silent.

herself and mustered a smile, "It's not about any of that! I trust you to protect our children, and as for your parents... I hardly

the hospital room, turning over every possibility in his mind. He concluded that, if Dorothy would just let him, he could take care of all her troubles and concerns. He'd even go as far as hiring protection for Kenneth, his rival, if that's what it took! "No, your parents didn’t threaten me." "And sending the kids to the Lopez family was your own choice?" Dorothy pursed her lips, then gave a small nod, "Yes. Though it was your father's suggestion, the decision was mine after careful consideration. They truly have a better life

talk of the future, in which case she was clearly looking for

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