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,

Langston, go easy on Dad. His

fine." Everett

fine, then let's eat

his

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

him, then reached for her phone. "I'll call Kevin, have him take you back

Everett after the scare

would be disappointed, right,

had

And Langston eagerly agreed.

to the hospital. Stay

Abigail doesn't want

"Alright, I won't go."

trio, their performance making her feel ensnared yet

Langston so happy, she didn't want to dwell on

done deal, and him being their father was unchangeable. She had

disown their father.

she had to accept Everett's unavoidable presence in their

got up

followed her into the kitchen

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