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

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

chose to

fasting because of you, but no 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

to reply, he sent another voice message, this one only

to convert it, she accidentally hit play due

bit hoarse but still tender, filled the spacious

Dorothy wished she could throw her phone

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

been, "I miss you," prompting his response of, "I miss you too." "Uh, I..." Before Dorothy

her, Everett abruptly turned and entered

a minute, the sound of the shower

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