Kenneth's stubbornness in matters of the heart was no less intense than Everett's.

Otherwise, they wouldn't find themselves in this mess today.

Unable to contain himself any longer, Everett strode forward, pulling Dorothy into his arms protectively.

"It doesn't hurt."

Dorothy didn't need to look up to know Everett had come for her.

This man, he could never stand to see her in the slightest bit of pain.

"Your face is all flushed, and you're telling me it doesn't hurt?"

"It's just a bit red, nothing compared to losing a life like Kenneth did."

Everett disliked her pessimistic tone.

Dorothy had been battling depression, and it was unpredictable when she might spiral again.

"Don't you realize why Kenneth died?"

life he sacrificed his own for, wouldn't his death be in vain?" Dorothy's lips quivered, unable to form

but

a moment, she slowly

"Yeah."

couldn't let Kenneth's

...

rest

about it but hesitated because of Everett.

Everett went as far as to purchase the

events, perhaps the only piece of good news was that Dorothy, after taking the antidote,

she met the criteria

she's okay now? What about

was anxious for reassurance, following

the hospital by Dorothy's side, worried she might have a moment of despair he wouldn't catch

would be a

But, there's no

entered Dorothy's room to

instead texting Kevin to come to the hospital and handle the

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