"But I don’t want to marry you!" Jeffrey was clearly holding back a storm of anger.

If he hadn't thought she was taking too long in the restroom and barged in without considering the men's and women's signs, Karen's call would have gone through! God help him if Dorothy found out he had essentially put Karen under house arrest—it'd be worse than if his own parents knew! Dorothy was the apple of Everett's eye; she was untouchable.

Everett would definitely give him hell for this.

"Knock it off. You've had your bathroom break. Now let's go get our marriage license.” Jeffrey's hand landed on her shoulder, pressing gently but firmly.

But Karen wasn't budging.

"Then who do you want to marry?" "That's not the point! Don't twist my words!" Jeffrey clenched his jaw,

scared of the from exes. My handling of Paige and Arthur's situation has sent a clear message to the scene—if they value their lives, they

scared you'd do the same to me one day!" "l won't!" Karen peered into his eyes and said, "Then let me go. I don't want to marry you, and as for the child, I might reconsider.” "No negotiations on that." "Well, I'm not going!" In a flash, Jeffrey hoisted Karen up in his arms. "I'm getting that marriage license today.” Dorothy had gathered

was enthusiastic, eager to hash out the

After all, it was Heather who

wasn't Heather giving the orders." "Ms. Sanchez, with this evidence, their conviction is a sure thing. It's just a matter of sentencing and the nature of

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