No sooner had Dorothy settled into the passenger seat, Kevin, stationed behind the wheel, made no move to start the car. "Kevin?"

"Ms. Sanchez... maybe you should consider telling Mr. Lopez about it, discuss it with him before taking any steps?"

He was in on the secret, aware of who Dorothy was off to meet.

Truth be told, Dorothy had hoped to keep this venture from Kevin as well, but that was a tall order! Everett, out of concern for her safety, had Kevin stick close at all times.

If she were to part ways with Kevin, it was a given Everett would get wind of it.

"Everett's been losing sleep over this for days! I don't want to add to his worries."

"But if something were to happen to you, wouldn't that be like ripping Mr. Lopez's heart out?" Kevin clearly understood what Dorothy was driving at.

Both of them, intent on shielding the other!

Yet, the crux of the matter remained...

of keeping Everett in the dark were too grave

a message from Lane confirming his arrival, "Lane's after me, so as long as I

demands' he might make

as holding hands would drive Mr. Lopez up the wall if he found out, Kevin

can take care

decision, I see it through! If you won't take me, I'll go myself. At least if

imagine how guilty, how terrible he'd feel? You've been

Everett

Dorothy knew Everett's guilt had evolved into a

felt he had failed to protect Dorothy, leading to their

If this dragged on...

himself

relationship, et

for nearly a minute before Kevin finally sighed

to promise me, if there's any danger,

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