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

she pulled out her

any time to

few rings, Kevin

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

fleeting look of evasion, said

Sanchez, what's

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

soon as Dorothy finished speaking, Everett tried

she silenced him

she made sure Everett couldn't utter a single word

Lopez isn't feeling

even mentioned feeling dizzy earlier! I'm worried about his health; delaying a hospital visit could worsen his

something at the moment, Ms. Sanchez Could Mr. Lopez wait a bit? I'll head over as soon as I'm done here. Let Mr. Lopez rest at your place for a while;

Dorothy glanced

spread his hands, his face the picture of innocence,

okay with you, Ms.

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