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.

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