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.

if Karen's suspicions were correct, it meant Everett was suffering from a serious illness, the kind

didn't want

with her, even if he had left her for

and try to get more out of Jeffrey. That guy never spills

could you look

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

And trembling.

moment Karen truly regretted her

anything before confirming it! If Everett was indeed terminally ill, how could Dorothy

yet, maybe... maybe my suspicions are

stiffening up, feeling as though her blood was turning

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

Dorothy's hands

down! These are all just guesses, Dorothy, you're

pale,

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