Kenneth's words landed like a bombshell in the private room.

Especially for Karen. She couldn't believe her cousin had changed his tune! If Kenneth was willing to have a one-on-one chat with Jeffrey, there was definitely some wiggle room.

So, without missing a beat, Karen shot Jeffrey a conspiratorial wink, urging him to seize the opportunity.

"Alright, let's step outside and talk," Jeffrey agreed.

had excused themselves, Karen finally let out a sigh

scared they'd come to blows or something!" Dorothy chuckled softly. "Tell me about it; I was scared, too." Especially with the tension you

Kenneth's not one to throw punches." Karen clasped her hands together in a silent prayer. "I just hope my bro can come through for me. It would save me a ton of stress." "He will. Kenneth's a softie at heart." Outside the restaurant, Kenneth

looks, so chatting by the restaurant entrance would have

started with, "Got a smoke?" "Huh?" Jeffrey was taken aback. "No, I quit. Karen's pregnant.” "Oh." Kenneth leaned against the wall, falling silent for a few seconds before finally speaking up, "You're serious about Karen?" Jeffrey nodded firmly. "Absolutely." "You can handle her being high maintenance, illogical at times, and impulsive?" "Yes! It's her fiery spirit that I love.” Kenneth pursed his lips and looked at Jeffrey with raised eyebrows before suddenly switching gears. "You know about Dorothy and Everett, right?" The subject

As Everett's best man, of course, he was in the loop! "They're not getting back together, are they?" Jeffrey pondered for a moment, then shook his head. "I really can't say; that's their business." "And you know I like

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