Back in the day, with Everett's mom gone, Dorothy wasn't keen on holding grudges anymore. Life's too short to be stuck in the past, torturing herself over things that can't be changed.

After what could only be described as a half-satisfying tumble between the sheets - at least for Everett, Dorothy was utterly spent.

"We've got three more hours before we land. Get some sleep; I'll wake you up when it's time," Everett whispered, gently stroking her hair, his gaze lingering on her face, reluctant to look away.

"Mhm," she murmured, already on the brink of sleep from exhaustion. No sooner had she spoken than she drifted off, using Everett's arm as a pillow.

Everett, with one hand free, grabbed his phone and shot a message to Kevin.

"Pick up Dorothy from the airport later. Keep an eye on my dad; if he goes off the rails, step in."

was necessary, to convince Lane beyond doubt that no one was left to vie for Dorothy's affection. Soon enough, Kevin replied, "Understood, Mr.

the worry. He couldn't bear

...

Kenneth had another way to secure the antidote for Dorothy. But she hadn't expected Kenneth to have sided with Lane, the very man who had

noticing his wife's distraction, pressed her until

ahead of time, especially not Dorothy, not even you. He

Lane must have been listening in when

Kenneth go rogue without telling us?"

Having such a madman close by spelled danger every passing minute. "He wanted to get

"But-"

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