"That's great, Kenneth, I'm genuinely happy for you."

Of course, Dorothy didn't want to see Kenneth hobbling around for the rest of his life. He was such a proud man, accomplished too. Who would want to see him disabled?

"Looks like you haven't been eating well lately, lost your appetite?"

"Maybe, work's been hectic."

"No matter how busy work gets, you can't skip meals! If you lose any more weight, you're going to start looking gaunt."

Dorothy chuckled, "Well, gaunt it is then."

Did she even care about her looks anymore?

Kenneth's gaze lingered on Dorothy, and after a long moment, he sighed.

"Dorothy, you're still trying to act tough."

Startled, Dorothy didn't respond.

Or is

we're good," she quickly replied, fearing

underestimated how well Kenneth knew

the man who had his heart set

me." Kenneth's voice grew heavier, and his eyes fell, "In

thinks he's being sly, but not only me, Karen can see through him too!

"It's nothing, really. Just a little argument, and it's all

"You're definitely not okay."

together, Everett would know you're here visiting me in the hospital! This would be the time he'd be frantically

insisted Karen invite

wanted to test

was still

Clearly, he wasn't.

hadn't received a single call since

work today,

now, tell

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