Kenneth had finally found his groove, and Dorothy couldn't help but feel genuinely happy for him.

Deep down, she really hoped he'd stumble upon someone who'd be his perfect match.

Knowing that Karen was waiting, Dorothy decided to put off some non-urgent work until tomorrow. She hurried off to Jeffrey's estate.

"Dorothy's here! Jeffrey, go open the door for her." Karen's voice boomed from inside, its strength unaltered even by her pregnancy.

The sound of slippers shuffling closer preceded the opening of the door. There stood Jeffrey, clad in cozy home wear, his hair a casual mess, holding a tiny pink garment in his hand.

"Dorothy! You're just in time. Take a look at these hideous baby clothes Jeffrey picked out. Why are guys so clueless when it comes to shopping?" Dorothy glanced at Jeffrey's expression, which bore no hint of offense — he seemed utterly accustomed to Karen's ribbing — and she relaxed.

"Don't be too harsh on him. You might hurt his feelings." "He won't mind," Karen quipped, though she continued showing each piece of clothing to Dorothy with evident excitement for her impending motherhood.

Dorothy's here, should I get the kitchen to start on the fondue?" Jeffrey interjected, neatly folding the previously scattered

ahead!" Karen waved him off with the air of a duchess directing

whispered, "Don’t be too hard on him. Jeffrey's been pampered all his life, and here you are treating him like he's the help." "He asked for it. I turned him down so many times, and he just

and had to agree. She was always the worrywart. If the couple

Just the usual grind at work, you know that.” Karen slapped her leg playfully. "I'm not asking about your job. I mean, you and..." Dorothy

even sent her videos

Complete radio silence.

think Everett has really given up on you?" Karen asked,

to

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