Dorothy stepped into the room, clutching her clothes, and headed for the bathroom to change.

She had felt a sudden awkwardness, wanting to say something to him, yet uncertain about what words would be fitting.

Emerging from the bathroom, she found Everett still engrossed in his work.

Resuming her usual routine, Dorothy settled onto the couch to quietly observe Everett at his office tasks.

The ping of a WhatsApp notification interrupted her gaze.

Looking down, she saw a message from Kenneth.

[Sorry Dorothy, I'm just not in the mood to eat. It has nothing to do with you! I didn't expect my parents to hassle Karen into calling you, sorry for the disturbance. Don't be mad.] Dorothy could almost see the anxious expression on Kenneth's face as he typed.

But she wasn't mad.

could even understand why Kenneth's parents had pushed Karen to call her. Everyone loves their children, and seeing their son

don’t be so hard on yourself. I'm not upset, just focus on getting better.]

at Everett and chose to

listen! I know the truth; it was because I missed the kids.] Dorothy grasped this even more profoundly. She was fully aware of Kenneth’s deep commitment to the

was about to reply, he sent another voice message, this one only a

attempt to convert it, she accidentally

bit hoarse but still tender, filled

too." Dorothy wished she could throw her phone

up, she could feel Everett's gaze piercing through her, as if her head was

miss you too," carried an unexpectedly intimate undertone. It almost implied that her prior message must have been, "I miss you," prompting his response

to her, Everett abruptly turned and entered the bathroom, shutting the

half a minute, the sound

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