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.

Jeffrey, it's on your way to drop Dorothy off at her apartment, right?” Karen wouldn't rest easy

always be on his way to drop her off as long as they were in this country’s realm. And if

then, I'll head off,” Kenneth said with a wave, grabbing his car

on with you and Kenneth?” “I wish I knew.” Dorothy hadn't eavesdropped on the men’s conversation and

gaze to Jeffrey. “What did you guys talk about?” “Uh... just, you know,

Kenneth possibly have to chat with you about?” Karen frowned, tugging at his sleeve, “So did he agree to help us out?” Jeffrey shook his 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

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

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 this. But perhaps Dorothy was a bit out

to fall for, he had to

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