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?!"

"Yes, hurry!"

her coat and car keys, even

time. It seemed like every

Karen, she

he'd be in

sit this one

it official with his own wife yet, who could

hospital, after Karen had dried her tears and glanced again at the medical report in her hands, her tears started

beside her, wore an expression that looked

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

"Are you insane?"

heart. Maybe we should check in with a cardiologist while we're

allowed Jeffrey to breathe a

"What now? Can't

was giving you a hard time, I was at my wit's end: How would I ever intentionally

took precautions, so how

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