Karen's words hit Dorothy like a ton of bricks. It was such a cliché.

The only reason she hadn't thought of it herself was because Everett's mother had indeed passed away during that time, and his mom had some deep-seated issues with Dorothy, which overshadowed everything else.

Seeing Dorothy silent, Karen pressed on, "Think about it, is there anything off about Everett? Are he and Quincy really an item?"

"All I know is that Everett kept meeting up with her. I've caught the scent of Quincy's perfume on him, and then... Quincy was called into his office alone."

"You're just too emotionally involved to see it clearly. Don't you think all this is a bit suspicious?"

"Hmm..."

Dorothy was feeling a whirlwind of emotions.

But!

She was certain she didn't want Karen's words to be true.

meant Everett was suffering from a serious

want Everett to

even if he had left her for someone

to get more out of Jeffrey. That guy never spills anything, but the more tight-lipped

you... could you look into

instinctively reached out to hold her hand, only to realize Dorothy's hand was

And trembling.

this moment Karen

before confirming it! If

There's no conclusion yet, maybe... maybe my suspicions are

was already stiffening up, feeling as though her blood was turning

own eyes! Karen... I saw it! If it's true, I can't

Dorothy's hands to

all just

deathly pale, her spirit seemed

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