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.

it was better to

Lane called me, and I found out... Kenneth is with Lane right

Everett was taken aback by

to appear out

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

irritation clear in

he wanted was for his plans to

here was Kenneth, throwing a wrench into the

can't just ignore Kenneth's

over Dorothy's affections, Everett

past assistance, Dorothy's solo efforts to care

account, Kenneth was, indirectly, a

Most importantly...

I'll think

distress, Everett et spoke up to calm her, "What

especially the part where Lane made

clearly see Everett's expression

would

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