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."

with you because 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 Dorothy. You can't compete with

for a moment, then looked

in this, he was

...

Night fell.

entire hospital was under lockdown, making it eerily

the hospital room, Everett was dealing with

have been crowding the office, asking about your condition. But don't worry, haven't said a

can rest easy

how much longer

Glancing at the woman asleep on the bed, he spoke in a low

let Lane think that right after they took out Quincy, Everett would

The task you gave me yesterday is also completed. Once there's any movement here at the hospital, he'll immediately stir up the media and start spreading

"death."

no taboos, you can speak freely." Everett's lips curled slightly, his eyes filled with tenderness.

it would be no different

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