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?"

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

but

moment, she slowly

"Yeah."

let Kenneth's sacrifice

...

rest

because of Everett. To her surprise, it was he who

that, but Everett went as far as to purchase the entire hillside, ensuring they could rest

of challenging events, perhaps the only piece of good news

the criteria to be

now? What about the

for reassurance, following the doctor,

the hospital by Dorothy's

be

to the toxin, the damage it caused is irreversible. But, there's no need for excessive worry. With proper care, rest, and diet at home, it won't cause major

office, Everett entered Dorothy's room to find her

interrupt, instead texting Kevin to come

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