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.

locked herself in her room, refusing to

and Serena beside

pacing anxiously outside

her bedroom

the hospital to check on Kenneth, to see if he's been eating well, and find out if he can be discharged today.” "Oh, yes! Kenneth might be discharged today. It's good for you to go see him!" Serena had been fretting over her daughter stewing in her room, so Karen wanting to step out was a welcome relief. "I'll have your dad drive you!" "No need, 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

sat

had been reckless for a few days, and in the heat of the moment,

thought that if she got pregnant, she'd keep the baby, given how much he loved kids. But she hadn't

was indeed a day late, though it

best to get checked at the hospital, just to be

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