Dorothy's mind raced back to the look in Everett's eyes that day.

His gaze, red and raw, bore into her as he asked whether she had ever considered him, even just a little.

At the time, Dorothy thought he was pleading for her to forgive his mother for his sake, to spare him from being stuck in the middle. But now, it struck her that he was actually questioning the trust she had never given him.

Yes.

Dorothy was at a loss for words.

She truly hadn't trusted Everett. Right from the start, she was wary of letting him get involved, fearing he might show favoritism or shield his mother.

There was no excuse she could make for that.

returning home, Karen locked herself in

and Serena beside themselves with

didn't dare push too hard, pacing anxiously

bedroom

I'll just grab a taxi," Karen said with a smile, taking her mother's hand. "Mom, it's just a breakup. It's not my first rodeo with boyfriends. You don't have to fear I'll do anything rash! Sure, it hurts, but life can't stop for Jeffrey, can it?" "It's good to hear you're dealing with it. That eases my mind!"

sat in her

Jeffrey had been reckless for a few days, and in the heat of the moment, he'd insisted she not

then, she had thought that if she got pregnant, she'd keep the baby, given how much he loved kids. But she hadn't anticipated the breakup happening so

day late, though it wasn't

was best to get checked

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