Dorothy sensed that Everett was talking about Heather, but the cold fury in his eyes was something unfamiliar to her. Usually, he was either stoic and unapproachable or gentle and patient when dealing with her. This harsh, bone-chilling demeanor was new.

Perhaps alerted by the sound of her footsteps, Everett's gaze lifted to meet hers, and in an instant, all traces of anger vanished.

It was as if he had always been this composed gentleman, unflappable in his emotions.

"You're up," he noted.

"Yeah," she replied.

Everett finished transferring a file on his laptop and then stood up. "Do you want the breakfast delivered by the hotel, or should I make something?" "The hotel's fine," Dorothy said. Her taste wasn't picky; she didn't need him to go through any trouble for her.

you'd prefer my cooking." "Huh?" Everett wheeled in a breakfast cart from the

this?" "Woke at seven. Figured you wouldn't be up that early and I didn't want it to get cold, so I dealt with some company stuff first." He

more clingy.

had their breakfast and are off to the play castle. I've got someone keeping an eye on them. They'll be fine." Feeling Everett's gaze turning somewhat less innocent, Dorothy quickly

a bit~] Dorothy couldn't help but admire Karen's stamina

to see that Everett, ever

smile. "I could carry you." Dorothy waved

grin as he took her hand and led

didn't really want to ask, but her curiosity got the better of

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