"No worries," Dorothy said, tugging at the corner of her lips. "Kenneth, there's less than two weeks left. I don't want to have any regrets.” "I get it." "Thanks for understanding.” Dorothy chuckled. "There's a stir over at Byte 7. You'll still need to keep me posted, okay? I appreciate it." "Sure, no problem at all. I'm happy to keep an eye on things for you." After hanging up the phone, Dorothy took a deep breath before heading into the ward.

Hospitals were not exactly playgrounds for kids, so Everett had practically cleared out the local toy stores, all so his children could have a little joy.

As Dorothy pushed the door open, she saw Everett meticulously stacking blocks, with Abigail clapping happily beside him, exclaiming, "Daddy, you're amazing! It's so tall!" Langston snorted, cookie in hand, glancing over briefly before returning his gaze to the computer screen.

Sighing, Dorothy moved the computer further away.

"Langston, do you not care about your eyesight? Abigail, no more sweets for you today!" Both kids pouted, then turned their puppy-dog eyes to Everett.

Everett shrugged his shoulders. "I'm no match for her." Dorothy walked back to her bed and sat down.

an eyebrow. "You called Kenneth back, didn't you?" "How did you know..." She cut herself off,

don't have to hide it from me. I'm not stopping you." He might not have said anything, but the topic was out

to argue, so

time for Everett

a bath for him, knowing he needed to soak before the procedure since

bathing, wearing a dark silk robe, lazily leaning against the headboard

he was

not help but take a few extra glances

Quincy, glad you could make it." Dorothy set down the hairdryer when she saw her and got up to

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