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.

a moment of thought, Dorothy decided it was

found out...

taken aback by this

have to appear

circle. But for the life

brows furrowed, irritation clear

all he wanted was for his

here was Kenneth, throwing a wrench into

can't just

over Dorothy's affections,

without Kenneth's past assistance, Dorothy's solo efforts to care for Abigail and Langston wouldn't have

any account, Kenneth

Most importantly...

I'll think of

to calm her, "What else did Lane say

part where

clearly see Everett's

Everett would tear Lane apart with his bare hands right

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