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.

moment of thought, Dorothy decided it was better

I found out... Kenneth is with

taken aback

have to

infiltrated Lane's circle. But for the life of me, I

brows furrowed, irritation clear in

stage, all he wanted was for his plans to proceed smoothly

throwing a wrench into

can't just ignore Kenneth's

know." Despite the rivalry over Dorothy's affections,

assistance, Dorothy's solo efforts to care for Abigail and Langston

any account, Kenneth was, indirectly,

Most importantly...

worry, I'll

calm her, "What else did Lane say during the

especially the part where Lane made

clearly see Everett's expression

Everett would tear Lane apart with his

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