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.

Everyone loves their

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

glanced at Everett and chose to

won't listen! I know the truth; it was because I missed the kids.] Dorothy grasped this even more profoundly. She was

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

it, she accidentally hit play

hoarse but still

wished she could throw her

piercing through her, as if her head was

message must have been, "I miss you," prompting his response of, "I miss you

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

than half a minute, the sound of the

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