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 Kevin

pulled out her

any

few rings, Kevin

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

Everett, despite a fleeting look

Sanchez, what's

issue. Where are you? Can you come pick up your CEO? He's not feeling well and needs to go back

finished speaking, Everett

she silenced him with a

made sure Everett couldn't utter a single word that

feeling

dizzy earlier! I'm worried about his health; delaying a

Ms. Sanchez Could Mr. Lopez wait a bit? I'll head over as soon as I'm

Dorothy glanced

spread his hands, his face the picture of innocence, as if to

with you, Ms.

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