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.

were correct, it meant Everett was suffering from a serious illness, the

want Everett to

even if he had left her

get more out of Jeffrey. That guy never spills

"Could you... could you look into it for

out to hold her hand, only to realize Dorothy's hand

And trembling.

this moment Karen truly

confirming it! If Everett was indeed terminally ill,

conclusion yet, maybe... maybe my

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

it with my own eyes! Karen... I saw

quickly rubbed Dorothy's hands

all just guesses, Dorothy, you're

face was deathly pale, her spirit

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