Watching his body inching closer, Dorothy took a step back as if waking from a trance.

"Everett, we're over."

It was as if the reality of their situation had just dawned on him too, his handsome face unreadable.

"Please leave my house now," Dorothy's voice turned icy, her back to him. "And don't come back ever again."

"If I leave, Abigail and Langston will be upset."

Everett had worked hard to be welcomed into this home, knowing well that leaving now might mean he'd never be allowed back.

"So, what, you plan to stay here forever?"

"I'll leave once they've gone to bed," Everett tried to sound like he was only concerned for the kids. "Besides, I didn't drive here. Kevin dropped me off, and he's swamped right now. He'll come get me once he's free."

Dorothy turned to glance at him.

"No car? Kevin's busy?"

"Yes."

call

hesitation, she pulled out her phone

give Everett any time to

few rings,

said, if you confess to lying now, I won't expose you in front of

fleeting look of evasion,

Ms. Sanchez, what's

up your CEO?

speaking,

she silenced him with a

made sure Everett couldn't utter a single word that might hint

Lopez isn't feeling

mentioned feeling dizzy earlier! I'm worried about his health;

responded with a thoughtful "Oh," adding, "I'm tied up with something at the moment, Ms. Sanchez Could Mr. Lopez wait a bit? I'll head over as soon as I'm done here. Let

Dorothy glanced at

his face the picture of innocence, as if to say, see,

that okay with

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