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

fine." Everett immediately

let's eat and head out

then slowly raised a hand to his

Dorothy wouldn't believe him, he added,

phone. "I'll call Kevin, have him take you back to the

worried about Everett after

Langston would be

had the

And Langston eagerly agreed.

don't go to the hospital. Stay here

doesn't want you

"Alright, I won't go."

the trio, their performance making her

Abigail and Langston so happy, she didn't

being their father was unchangeable. She had

disown their father.

she had to accept Everett's

dinner, Dorothy got

his son, then followed her into the kitchen

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