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?"

you now, wallowing in sadness and not valuing the life he sacrificed his own for, wouldn't his death be in vain?"

grieve, but there's

moment, she slowly

"Yeah."

couldn't let Kenneth's sacrifice be for

...

to rest

but hesitated because of Everett. To her surprise,

far as to purchase the entire hillside, ensuring they

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

she met the criteria to

What about

anxious for reassurance, following the doctor, seeking

from necessary business, he spent most days in the hospital by Dorothy's side, worried she might have a moment of despair

be a

normal. However, due 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,

Everett entered Dorothy's room to find her on

didn't interrupt, instead texting Kevin to come to the hospital and

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