As if to ensure no one doubted his word, he threw a knowing look at Everett.

"Right, Everett?"

But Everett just turned to Dorothy and said, "Believe me, there's nothing going on between us."

Silence.

And then laughter filled the room.

Finally, at Karen's insistence, Everett and Dorothy agreed to host a feast. They all went out for a hearty dinner that night.

It wasn't until they were on their way back to Bay Residence that Dorothy remembered about Perdita.

The day had been so full of twists and turns that she had completely forgotten about her.

Stealing a glance at Everett, who was driving, Dorothy cleared her throat softly.

"Um..."

handle it. You had a day off today, and I didn't give her a hard time. Just had her sign a

Perdita wouldn't be grateful. To prevent her from causing any trouble and upsetting

course, Everett kept these details

No need to burden her with unnecessary

I swear you can read my mind! How do

the first

I know you well enough. Are you satisfied

empathize deeply with Dorothy, to always consider her perspective, that made it

soft pink as she

term of endearment nearly made Everett slam on the brakes. "What did you

you didn't

wasn't going

after Abigail

it properly, just once

Abigail and Langston returned from

rushed to her mother

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