Dorothy could only relent, stepping back a tad.

"I'll grab another set of cutlery."

"Thanks."

After Everett spoke, Langston eagerly pulled him down to sit.

"Dad! You sit between me and sis!"

"Sure."

He nodded at his son, eyes lingering on the busy figure in the kitchen.

By now, Quincy was probably sure about his poisoning, hence his earlier offer of the antidote to Dorothy.

For the moment, he could breathe a little easier, just waiting for Dorothy to be fully cured.

Abigail and Langston were as chatty and lively as ever, buzzing around.

When Dorothy emerged from the kitchen with plates and utensils, she saw Everett encircled by the two, deep in conversation and laughter.

The scene couldn't have been more harmonious.

softly, approaching

on Dad. His health isn't

Everett

you're fine, then let's eat

raised a hand to his forehead, "Suddenly,

wouldn't believe him, he

eyed him, then reached for her phone. "I'll call Kevin,

Everett

Langston would be disappointed,

now had the

And Langston eagerly agreed.

Dad, please don't go to

Abigail doesn't want

"Alright, I won't go."

eyed the trio, their performance making her feel ensnared

so happy, she didn't

him being their father was unchangeable. She had to get used to this dynamic eventually, not forcing Abigail

disown their father.

she had to accept Everett's

got up to

followed her into the kitchen

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