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.

ahead! I'll just be here," Dorothy responded with a smile, thinking they were about to discuss swork-related matters

not dare to intrude.

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

"Okay."

to a secluded stairwell in the hospital

revealed, seeing no need

spreading across his face as he asked, "Are you sure

one else but Quincy who could target Dorothy, and also target her with

capability.

for you to make a move, I can step

backstabbers evidently.

woman knew targeting Everett directly was futile, so she went

Such cowardice!

her, so we can't act rashly," Everett stated. If not for the need for the antidote, he wouldn't have

intended to make

was not the

Jeffrey couldn't hide his frustration, "Everett, sometimes I really feel for you! You,

and freedom, yet so constrained by all these troubles! Your parents are one thing, and now there's Dorothy!

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