Then, Dorothy saw Everett's name changed into the “typing...” indicator.

But nothing came through, and it reverted to just his name.

A few seconds later, the typing resumed.

Dorothy waited with bated breath, curious about what he might have to say, so she kept the chat open, her gaze fixed on the screen.

After what seemed like an eternity of indecision, Everett finally sent a message.

[Sorry, sent it by accident.] [Oh] She half-expected Everett to use the kids as a shield, claiming they were messing around with his phone.

Dorothy's eyes lingered on her own response, the single “Oh,” feeling as though the conversation had crashed and burned.

wanted to

Everett replied

at the hotel. I've arranged for a tutor to give them lessons. Just finished a meeting, I'm in the car.]

father’s wishes to be with Quincy, but she knew

ex-husband, the occasional WhatsApp message, and two

that was what Dorothy told herself to

ask and seeing that Everett had said all there was to say, Dorothy was about to put her

message

don’t want to interrupt. Just sneak me some videos.] [Alright] She arrived at her apartment and fixed herself a simple meal. As she

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