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.

Dorothy decided it was better to face

called me, and I found out... Kenneth

taken aback

did Kenneth have to

he infiltrated Lane's circle. But for the life of me, I can't ensure

irritation clear in his

was for his plans to proceed smoothly without

was Kenneth, throwing a wrench

just

the rivalry over Dorothy's affections, Everett was aware of Kenneth's significance to

without Kenneth's past assistance, Dorothy's solo efforts to care for Abigail and Langston

any account, Kenneth

Most importantly...

worry, I'll

her, "What else did Lane

the part where Lane made his

clearly see

no doubt that Everett would tear Lane apart with his bare

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