"Indeed." When Karen first found out that Everett had a thing for Dorothy, she was gobsmacked! Every girl dreams about some high-powered CEO sweeping her off her feet, but the reality of bridging that gap isn't just about mutual attraction. It's about crossing a minefield of social lines.

"Ah, if only I had introduced you two sooner!" lamented Karen, then caught herself, "And, Kenneth, if only you had broken up with your ex a bit earlier! The moment I heard you were single, I played matchmaker with Dorothy. You can't pin this one on me!" Kenneth chuckled and ruffled her messy hair.

"It's just not meant to be, no one's to blame." Dorothy had slept through most of the flight. She only woke up when the plane began its descent.

The first thing she saw when she opened her eyes was Everett's gaze locked on hers.

He was half-reclined in his seat, propping himself up with one arm. The recent events had slimmed him down, making his features even more sharply defined and his presence somewhat more brooding.

back in middle school for a moment, gazing at the boy who used to

me this whole time?" Dorothy noticed the

for a while! "Not

tell you before we land." Dorothy saw the seriousness on his face and quickly asked, "What?" "Jeffrey is here too,

coming for Everett. They'd have room

Jeffrey's car pulled up to the airport, he spotted Karen leading a child by each hand towards the

the curb and strode after them.

— as long as there was candy, she was happy! She had a sweet tooth. If it wasn't for the fear of ruining her teeth, she'd have a lollipop in her mouth around

only just arrived, and there was so much here that fascinated him! "You won't be away for long. Your... your dad is hurt, and he's just recuperating in Swevia Country. Once he's better, you'll come back." Langston looked up at her, a hint of mistrust in his eyes, "You

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