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,

on Dad. His health

fine." Everett immediately

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

a hand to his forehead, "Suddenly,

worried Dorothy wouldn't believe him, he

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

was genuinely worried about Everett after the

would be disappointed,

now had the perfect

And Langston eagerly agreed.

please don't go to the hospital.

want

"Alright, I won't go."

making

and Langston so happy, she didn't want to

all, splitting with Everett was a done deal, and him being their father was unchangeable. She had to get used

disown their father.

she had to accept Everett's unavoidable

dinner, Dorothy got

son, then followed her into the kitchen with the

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