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.

just be here," Dorothy responded with a smile, thinking they

not dare to intrude.

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

"Okay."

led Everett to a secluded stairwell in

revealed, seeing no need to

look of disbelief spreading across his face as he asked,

replied. There was no one else but Quincy who could

capability.

it's tricky for you to make a move, I can step in for you," Jeffrey disdained

backstabbers evidently.

Everett directly was futile,

Such cowardice!

stated.

to make Quincy and her

was not the

his frustration, "Everett, sometimes I really feel for you! You, with all

and freedom, yet so constrained by all these troubles! Your

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