When the possibility was laid bare, with even the slightest shred of evidence to bolster it, Dorothy knew she couldn't just pretend everything was peachy keen. Wiping the tears from her eyes with her fingertips, she tried to steady her breathing, to calm the storm within.

Right or wrong, the truth had to be faced head-on.

"Karen, you mentioned... maybe Everett's sickness, it's something only Quincy can fix. That's why he's been so close to Quincy?" Dorothy's voice quivered as she spoke. Karen paused, sighing in resignation.

She knew Dorothy wouldn't let this go easily.

"That's what I'm thinking. Otherwise, what's Quincy got to do with any of this? What role does she play in all this?"

Hearing this, Dorothy was ready to bolt.

Karen quickly grabbed her arm, "Hey, where do you think you're going?"

"I'm going to confront Quincy about it! I need to know the truth!"

If Everett wanted you to know, he would've told

do? Karen, I can't control this shaking. How

terminal illness plagued her mind, sowing seeds of fear and unrest that even

Karen could somewhat understand.

why Jeffrey and Everett had

all her

ended up getting hurt over this, Karen would

uphLike, if Everett was really sick, he shouldn't be working himself to the bone! He should be spending more time with you, with

Everett's side. If Everett was ill,

to piece it all together, "If something was wrong, Jeffrey would be at home crying

that part was undeniably

in Jeffrey's heart couldn't compare

as if she had just snapped out

right, Everett... he can't be

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