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.

sighed softly, approaching

easy on

Everett

if you're fine, then let's eat and head out

then slowly raised a hand to his forehead, "Suddenly, I'm feeling a bit

if worried Dorothy wouldn't believe him, he added,

for her phone. "I'll call

was genuinely worried about Everett after the scare

Langston would be disappointed,

now had

And Langston eagerly agreed.

to the hospital. Stay here

want you to

"Alright, I won't go."

trio, their performance making her

Abigail and Langston so happy, she didn't

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

disown their father.

was impossible, she had to accept Everett's

dinner, Dorothy got up

followed her into the kitchen

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