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.

have to come to the hospital

"The hospital?!"

"Yes, hurry!"

action. She didn't dare delay any longer, quickly grabbing her coat and car keys, even as Everett was still trying to cool off.

this time. It seemed like every

upset Karen,

he'd be in the

just sit this

issues behind closed doors! He hadn't even made it official with his own wife

tears and glanced again

her, wore an expression that looked like he was

Please stop crying. Honey, whatever 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 but

"Are you insane?"

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

allowed Jeffrey to

fiercely, "What

at my wit's end: How would I ever intentionally

took precautions, so how did this

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