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.

call her. Everyone loves their children, and seeing their son like this, his parents must

not upset, just focus on getting better.] This time, Kenneth didn't reply with

at Everett and chose to convert

listen! I know the truth; it was because I missed the kids.] Dorothy grasped this

he sent another voice message, this one only a second

it, she accidentally hit

bit hoarse but still tender,

you too." Dorothy wished she could throw her phone

piercing through her, as if her head was about to start

her prior message must have been, "I miss you," prompting his

he was coming over to her, Everett abruptly turned and entered the bathroom, shutting the door

half a minute, the sound of the shower

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