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."

I'll just call

pulled out her phone and

give Everett any time

rings,

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

fleeting

Sanchez, what's

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

as Dorothy finished speaking, Everett

she silenced him with

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

Lopez isn't feeling

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

bit? I'll head over as soon as I'm done

this, Dorothy glanced at Everett

his face the picture of innocence, as if

that okay with you, Ms.

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