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!"

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

about what mess Jeffrey had gotten into this time. It

Karen, she

he'd be

just sit

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

Karen had dried her tears and glanced again at

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

just kill me and get it over with!" Karen looked up at

"Are you insane?"

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

allowed Jeffrey to breathe a sigh

glared at him fiercely, "What now? Can't

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

we took precautions, so how did this

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