That was a natural human thing and there was nothing wrong with it.

But...

“I mean, come on, there's only one Dorothy, and either you or Everett is gonna end up the lonely old cat person. I'm really hoping it's you, buddy.” Everett was always flying solo. Now that he was in a relationship and even got two kids of his own. Jeffrey didn’t dare to mess with this because he had no death wish.

After leaving the diner, Dorothy declined Kenneth'’s offer to give her a lift home.

Night had already fallen, and it just wouldn’t do for them to be seen together, a man and a woman alone. Especially since Dorothy had no idea how many eyes Everett had out there.

Dorothy off at her apartment, right?” Karen wouldn't rest easy until her best friend was safe at home, so

would always be on his way to drop her off as long as they were in this country’s

then, I'll head off,” Kenneth said with a wave, grabbing his car keys and not

to Dorothy and whispered, “What's going on with you and Kenneth?” “I wish I knew.” Dorothy hadn't eavesdropped on the

gaze to Jeffrey. “What did you guys talk about?” “Uh... just, you know, shooting the breeze.” With Dorothy there,

head, “No dice.” “What's his condition? Why didn’t you just agree?” “Because I'm not ready to kick the bucket.” Seeing that Jeffrey seemed to be hiding something, probably not wanting her to know, Dorothy stepped in and took Karen by the arm, “I have to work tomorrow, so let's just get me home. You can grill him after.” “Fine.” When they pulled up to Dorothy’s apartment building, she waved them off and reminded them of a few

soon as Dorothy was out of earshot, Karen burst out, “What did Kenneth actually say?” “He wants to go after Dorothy.” “And then what? I know that! He's been at it for years, so it’s hardly a secret.” Jeffrey let out a heavy sigh that contained a mix

why I couldn't agree to that! It's plain as day how much Everett loves Dorothy. I'm not blind; I can see it.” Karen nodded in agreement; rubbing her temples, she added, “So what's Kenneth to do? Chasing Dorothy isn't new. If she was interested, she'd have said yes by now. She won't be giving no answers after all he invested in.” “Your brother... he’s a hopeless romantic,” Jeffrey affirmed him about

fall for, he

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