"Kevin shook his head urgently. "Just, don't tell Mr. Turner, okay?"

"Oh fine, I'll just spill it to his wife, then."

..Actually, maybe you should just tell Mr. Turner! I've met his other half, and believe me, if she starts on me, I wouldn't stand a chance in a war of words."

Dorothy had genuinely wanted to stand up for her friend Karen, to put in a good word for her.

But then!

As the words came to her lips, she realized she didn't have much to defend!

Karen's sharp tongue was legendary. She could keep hurling insults even when faced with Heather, who was nothing short of a living nightmare. Who could possibly tame her? Together, Kevin and Dorothy's efforts wouldn't even come close.

"Though, she probably won't scold you. She might actually grill Jeffrey seriously, asking if there's anything going on between him and Everett."

Their conversation filled the car ride, and soon, they were back at Bay Residence.

Standing at the doorstep once more, Dorothy couldn't help but reflect.

Entering and leaving the Lopez Corporation three times was akin to her coming and going from this place three times! She hoped this would be the last. Kevin helped her tidy up a bit. Everything was just as Dorothy had left it.

he was, so Dorothy didn't have to start with cleaning. She was halfway through unpacking when her

it be but

"I'm free this afternoon."

can pick up

to Bay Residence and help you out first." Everett's voice was gentle, a warm smile in his tone. "Once

Bay Residence

indicated he

least three days. You didn't specify a

word games with

"I wouldn't dare."

but still hummed in agreement, "If you want to come back, just come back. Bay

I'll come

hanging up, she took a deep

arrived, he found her forehead slightly sweaty, still

slippers and approached

up to meet his gaze only

the light from the

her

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