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?"

not valuing the life he sacrificed his own for, wouldn't his death be in

grieve, but there's

a moment, she slowly

"Yeah."

couldn't let Kenneth's sacrifice be

...

rest next to Bella's

Everett. To her surprise, it was he

that, but Everett went as far as to purchase the entire

perhaps the only piece of good news was

the

she's okay now? What

was anxious for reassurance, following the doctor, seeking

the hospital by Dorothy's side, worried she might have a moment of

be a

there's no need for excessive worry. With proper care, rest, and diet at home, it won't cause

office, Everett entered Dorothy's room to find

texting Kevin to come to the hospital and

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