Night had fallen, and Dorothy had been lost in thought ever since she returned to Bay Residence earlier today.

After Everett tucked Abigail and Langston into bed and returned to their bedroom, he found her sitting on the edge of the bed, staring off into space. She hadn't even noticed him entering the room!

"What's wrong?"

He approached Dorothy, gently placing a hand on her shoulder. "Did my dad say something harsh to you?"

Hearing his voice, Dorothy finally snapped back to reality, lifting her head with a forced smile. "No, he didn't say anything."

"Then what's bothering you?"

She bit her lip, debating whether to share what she learned about Kenneth with Everett.

At this point, telling Everett might only add to his worries, leading to more sleepless nights.

But keeping it to herself...

Kenneth being close to Lane could mean danger.

a moment of thought, Dorothy decided it was better to face this

and I found out... Kenneth is with

aback

have to appear out

why he infiltrated Lane's circle. But

irritation clear

was for

Kenneth, throwing a

can't just ignore Kenneth's

over Dorothy's affections, Everett was aware of Kenneth's

solo efforts to care for Abigail and Langston wouldn't have

account, Kenneth was, indirectly,

Most importantly...

worry, I'll

to calm her, "What else did

part where Lane

see

for the antidote, she had no doubt that Everett would tear Lane apart

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