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.

decided it was better to face this together rather than

I found out...

Everett was taken aback by

Kenneth have to appear out of

to help me, that's why he infiltrated Lane's circle. But for the life of me, I can't ensure his

brows furrowed, irritation

this stage, all he wanted was for his plans

Kenneth, throwing a wrench into

can't just ignore

affections, Everett

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

Kenneth was, indirectly,

Most importantly...

worry, I'll think

distress, Everett et spoke up to calm her, "What else did Lane

part where Lane

clearly see

had no doubt that Everett would tear Lane apart with

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