Jeff shook his head, his expression a mix of frustration and disbelief.

"Fine! If you're going to keep secrets from me, I might as well go back to my mom's house."

"Wait, no!" He quickly pulled Karen back, his voice edged with panic.

"I'll tell you, okay? Quincy's got a thing for Everett. And Jonathan, he's hell-bent on getting her to join the Lopez family." Karen slapped her hands together, her eyes blazing.

"I knew it! But what about Everett? He's not going to go for it, right?"

Jeff looked like he was on the verge of tears. "I honestly don't know. Maybe you should talk to Everett?"

"Talk? I'll talk! If he dares to let Dorothy down, I swear I'll find her someone better, someone who'll make Everett eat his heart out. Let Abigail and Langston call some other guy dad!" Jeff swallowed hard, feeling a knot in his stomach.

In his heart, he knew that when it came to playing mind games, Karen was in a league of her own.

Everett might be able to handle a little turbulence with Dorothy, but the thought of some other guy stepping in...

The mere idea of Abigail and Langston calling someone else 'Dad' was enough to drive Everett to madness.

her lab when she got a call from Ronin. After their last fallout, she

not learn his

want me to break the news to Everett

calling because Jonathan just phoned me. He's set on having you marry into the Lopez family. Thinks you're the perfect fit-your background, your skills in medicine, everything matches

was caught off guard. The Lopez family

you and Everett been getting along? Did he

Quincy scoffed internally.

her a glance, let alone fostered any sort of closeness. It was all

else did

Everett's mom passed, things with Dorothy have been on the rocks. They were for marriage, and now? Not a

It might

Her life was entangled in this

storms. His mother's death would strain any relationship, but the idea of suddenly wanting to marry Quincy out of the

into the Lopez family, secure your

response was icy. "What's

"Come on..."

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