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

found out... Kenneth is

aback by this

to appear out

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

furrowed, irritation clear in

all he wanted was for his plans to proceed

here was Kenneth, throwing a wrench into

can't just ignore

Despite the rivalry over Dorothy's affections, Everett was

solo efforts to care for Abigail

account, Kenneth was, indirectly, a

Most importantly...

worry, I'll think

to calm her, "What

everything, especially the part where Lane

clearly see Everett's expression

no doubt that Everett would

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