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..."

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

keep the day's good vibes going. He knew that no matter what he did, Perdita wouldn't be grateful. To prevent her from causing any trouble and upsetting Dorothy, he had Kevin escort her out of Eldorria City. She wouldn't

Everett kept these details from

after all. No need to burden her with unnecessary people

swear you can read my mind! How do you always

wasn't the first

well enough. Are you satisfied with

to empathize deeply

a soft pink as she lowered her

slam

you didn't

going

"Tonight, after Abigail Langston have gone to bed, call me that

wanted to hear it properly,

after they arrived back at Bay Residence, Abigail and Langston returned from school, picked

her mother first thing upon getting

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