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.

guessed wrong, then. I thought you'd prefer my cooking." "Huh?" Everett wheeled in a breakfast cart from the doorway, clearly the result

did you get up to make all this?" "Woke at seven. Figured you wouldn't be up that early and I didn't want it

noticed that Everett was getting more

turning somewhat less innocent, Dorothy quickly

let's go hiking today! Get ready. Meet you at the front in a bit~] Dorothy couldn't help but admire Karen's stamina — bouncing around full of life even during her pregnancy. Dorothy's own experience had been different. She had struggled with

Dorothy looked up to see that Everett, ever the

today.” "Worried you won't be able to keep up?" he asked with a smile. "I could carry you." Dorothy waved off the suggestion. "I'll manage. I'm more concerned about your health. Are you fully recovered?" "I'm totally fine now. Didn't you notice last night?" She blushed, unable

into a slight grin as he took her hand and led

really want to ask, but her curiosity

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