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.

come to

"The hospital?!"

"Yes, hurry!"

the hospital spurred Dorothy into action. She didn't dare delay any longer, quickly grabbing her

about what mess Jeffrey had gotten into this time. It seemed like every other day he was causing

Karen, she

be in

couldn't just sit this one

needed to sort out their marital issues behind closed doors! He hadn't even made it official with his own wife yet, who could bolt any

tears and glanced again at the medical report

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

you say, we'll do. If it really comes down to it, just kill me and get it over with!" Karen looked up at him, biting back curses, and couldn't help

"Are you insane?"

my heart. Maybe we should

Karen laugh finally allowed Jeffrey to breathe a sigh

fiercely, "What now? Can't you be

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

precautions, so how

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