Dorothy was absolutely floored. After all, she and Karen had just patched things up after nearly reaching the point of calling it quits for good. And now, out of the blue, Karen was on the warpath again. "What's up? Jeffrey... caught at the bar again?"

"Worse than getting caught at a bar!"

At that, Dorothy and Everett exchanged worried glances, sensing trouble brewing.

Don't tell me Jeffrey got caught with another woman! That would really be asking for trouble.

Everett spoke up, his voice grave, "What happened?"

"Everett?! How dare you eavesdrop on my call with Dorothy!"

"Your voice is so loud, eavesdropping isn't necessary." He was just sitting nearby and could hear everything clearly.

Suddenly, Karen burst into tears on the other end, "Dorothy! Your man is bullying me!"

Dorothy's heart, which had been in her throat, settled a bit.

It sounded like it wasn't anything serious.

to come

"The hospital?!"

"Yes, hurry!"

spurred Dorothy into action. She didn't dare delay any longer, quickly grabbing her coat and car keys,

time. It seemed like every other

Karen,

he'd be

sit this one

marital issues behind closed doors! He hadn't even made it official with his own wife yet, who could bolt any minute, and here was Jeffrey hogging

her tears and glanced again at the medical report in her

standing beside her, wore an expression that looked like he was about

to it, just kill me and

"Are you insane?"

tears break my heart. Maybe we should check in with a cardiologist

Karen laugh finally allowed Jeffrey

at him fiercely, "What now?

my wit's end: How would I ever intentionally put you through that again?

took precautions, so how did

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