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 what you think, it's none of my business! But you've seen how persistent I am about Dorothy.

moment, then looked away. "Yeah, you're definitely

he was

...

Night fell.

under lockdown, making

Everett was dealing with

But don't worry, haven't said a word! Just

I can rest easy with

how much longer do we

at the woman asleep on the bed, he spoke in a low voice, I want to speed up our plans, but the more critical it gets, the more we

right after they took out Quincy, Everett would be "gone" too!

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,

"death."

his eyes filled with tenderness. "As long

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

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