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?"

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

a moment, she slowly

"Yeah."

Kenneth's sacrifice be

...

laid to rest next to Bella's in adjoining

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

as to purchase

good news was that Dorothy, after taking the antidote, genuinely began

she met the criteria to

What about the organ damage from

for reassurance, following

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

be a

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

doctor's office, Everett entered Dorothy's room to

texting Kevin to come to the

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255