"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.

matter how busy he was, so Dorothy didn't have to

could it be but

"I'm free this afternoon."

pick up Abigail and

Bay Residence and help you out first." Everett's voice was gentle, a warm smile

three days in Bay Residence all in one go? You're

indicated he had no intention

at least three days.

word games with me,

"I wouldn't dare."

back, just come back. Bay Residence is your home, your house.

I'll come back

deep breath and got

he found her forehead slightly sweaty,

changed into slippers and approached her.

to meet his

the light from

on her

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