Lane's words hit Kenneth like a curveball, leaving him completely unprepared.

So, his initial reaction was to freeze in shock.

It was this very reaction that tipped Lane off.

He did it on purpose.

"You still have feelings for Dorothy, don't you?"

The look in Kenneth's eyes a moment ago was all the evidence Lane needed.

If Kenneth had truly moved on from Dorothy as he claimed, his expression wouldn't have been so complicated.

Kenneth wanted to deny it, but it was clear that Lane wouldn't have asked if he didn't already know the answer. Lying would be pointless.

Of course, Kenneth didn't give a straight answer, just a wry smile. "Hard to say if it's what you'd call 'having feelings.""

"So, we're not going to end up rivals, are we?" Lane asked, though his voice carried a chilling undertone despite his smile. "No, I told you I have a girlfriend."

of Dorothy." Lane clapped him on the shoulder, his grin widening. "Regardless of what you think, it's none of my business! But you've seen how persistent I am about

a moment, then

was only second

...

Night fell.

entire hospital was under lockdown, making it eerily

with

worry, haven't said a word! Just gave them vague

I can rest easy with you

much longer

Kevin was asking. Glancing at the woman asleep on the bed, he spoke in a low voice, I want to speed up our plans, but the more critical

right after they took out Quincy, Everett

me yesterday is also completed. Once there's any movement here at the hospital, he'll immediately stir up the media and start spreading the news about your... uh, situation." Kevin trailed off awkwardly, unable to bring himself

"death."

have no taboos, you can speak freely." Everett's lips curled slightly, his

all, if anything happened to Dorothy, it would be no different

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