During the years without Everett, Kenneth had been living abroad with Langston. Given the gratitude owed, Kenneth could easily have coerced Dorothy into agreeing to be his girlfriend. He knew she would at least give it some thought if he asked. But he refrained from doing so, simply because he didn't want to put Dorothy in a difficult position. Such a man, Karen believed, would never use an antidote as leverage.

"Honey, don't be mad, I was just saying!"

"Even just saying isn't okay! Kenneth's love for Dorothy is pure, and now he's willing to put himself in danger for her. You can't talk like that!"

Jeffrey quickly nodded, realizing his mistake.

"I shouldn't have said that, sigh!"

Whether it was Everett or Kenneth, both were hopelessly romantic! They just hoped for a happy ending for everyone.

...

in the evening. Jonathan's

for the pick-up, Dorothy glanced at her wristwatch and then spoke to Kevin, who was driving, "We should go in now; he'll be out

even opened the door for Dorothy, who smiled helplessly, "After all this time, I'm still not used to being waited on. You don't

secretary, opening doors was second nature to

still some time before the

Dorothy suddenly tapped Kevin's shoulder and whispered, "Kevin, did Everett

hearing this, Kevin was initially taken aback, then smiled, "Mr. Lopez didn't mention

he must have given you instructions." Dorothy understood Everett's nature; he was

his father says or does, don't tell Everett. Not a word! If he

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