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,

go easy on Dad.

fine." Everett immediately

then let's eat

to his forehead, "Suddenly, I'm

wouldn't

phone. "I'll call Kevin, have him take

worried about Everett after the scare

Langston would be disappointed, right,

now had

And Langston eagerly agreed.

go to

want you to

"Alright, I won't go."

making her feel ensnared

and Langston so happy, she

father was unchangeable. She had to get used to this dynamic eventually, not

disown their father.

to accept

got up to tidy

to his son, then followed her into the kitchen with the

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