“Ephraim said he's not afraid, that he's going to do justice! We've signed the contract of engagement, and if he reneges on it, it's a breach of contract.” Alaw firm reneging on a deal? That would be a public relations disaster.

They'd never risk taking such a step.

“Ah, well, at least you've got a lawyer on board,” Kenneth said, his brow furrowing with concern but ultimately letting the matter be. “Anyway, how about Karen? I've been trying her number, but no answer. Is she still sleeping?” Dorothy hesitated for a moment, clearing her throat before responding.

“Well... she, uh, she and Jeffrey are back together.” “What?” “Kenneth, I get it—you’re worried Jeffrey might break her heart again. To be honest, I wasn’t his biggest fan at first either, mainly for that reason. But after everything that's happened, I think Jeffrey's serious this time. And Karen really does like him.” At the end of the day, Karen's feelings for him were what mattered most.

Even if she tried to hide it, Dorothy could see it clearly.

Otherwise, why would Karen be so emotional? She'd tear up watching TV, get weepy over dinner, even let a few tears fall in the shower. Sure, hormones played a part, but it was more than that. She felt trapped, heartbroken, and couldn't stand the thought of losing the little one growing inside her.

the block—trust me, I've asked around. My buddies say he's bad

desire to see them split up for good! And now, after all the of their breakup, they

guy, and damn

Everett or Jeffrey, both men had looks that

it’s only natural they'd patch things

I want to have

do.” After hanging up, she opened WhatsApp and messaged

she was done, she closed her laptop and walked to the window to take in the

residents from the nearby apartment buildings. The streets

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