The moment Kenneth caught sight of Dorothy walking in, it was as though a spark had ignited within his eyes.

But before he could even muster a greeting, his gaze fell upon Everett, who trailed closely behind her.

So, they've reconciled, he thought.

She was, after all, meant to be with that man.

"Hey everyone." Dorothy greeted everyone present with a smile, then made her way back to stand beside Everett.

Ever so obediently.

Everett casually draped his arm over her shoulder, a silent declaration of his claim on her.

This halted Kenneth in his tracks. He retracted the step he had begun towards Dorothy, and he resigned himself to stand still.

Jeffrey, noticing Everett, excused himself from his in-laws and approached.

"Dorothy, Everett and I need to have a word." He said.

be here," Dorothy responded with a smile, thinking they were about to discuss swork-related

not dare to intrude.

and whispered to her, "Stay right here and don't go anywhere.

"Okay."

had led Everett to a secluded stairwell in the hospital

need to hide the truth from

of disbelief spreading across his face as he asked, "Are you

Everett replied. There was no one else but Quincy who could target

capability.

If it's tricky for you to

backstabbers evidently.

directly was futile, so she

Such cowardice!

stated. If not

make Quincy and her

was not

remained composed, Jeffrey couldn't hide his frustration, "Everett, sometimes I

yet so constrained by all these troubles! Your parents

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