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..."

You had a day off today, and I didn't give

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.

kept these

to burden

can read my mind! How do you always know exactly what I'm about

wasn't the first

know you well enough. Are

no such thing as mind-reading. It was simply Everett's ability to empathize deeply with Dorothy, to always

cheeks flushed a soft pink as she lowered

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

you didn't hear,

wasn't going to

Instead, he smiled, "Tonight, after Abigail Langston have gone to

to hear it properly, just

they arrived back at Bay Residence, Abigail

to her mother first thing upon

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