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?"

wallowing in sadness and not valuing the life he sacrificed his own for, wouldn't his death be in vain?" Dorothy's lips quivered, unable to

grieve, but there's

moment, she

"Yeah."

let Kenneth's sacrifice be

...

laid to rest next to

of Everett.

to purchase the entire hillside, ensuring they

good news was that Dorothy,

met the criteria to be

What about the organ damage

reassurance,

business, he spent most days in the hospital by Dorothy's

would be a

there's no need for excessive worry. With proper

Dorothy's room to find her on the

texting Kevin to come to the hospital

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