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.

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

so hard on yourself. I'm not upset, just focus on getting better.] This time, Kenneth didn't reply with text but

glanced at Everett and chose to convert the voice to

matter what I say, they won't listen! I know the truth; it was because I missed the kids.] Dorothy grasped this even more profoundly. She was fully aware

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

she accidentally hit play due to its

bit hoarse but

miss you too." Dorothy wished she could throw her

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

almost implied that her prior message must have been, "I miss you," prompting his response of, "I miss you too." "Uh, I..." Before Dorothy could get the words out, Everett

as she thought he was coming over to her, Everett abruptly turned

half a minute,

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