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..."

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 sign a

prevent her from causing any trouble and upsetting Dorothy, he had Kevin escort her out of Eldorria City. She

kept these details

No need to burden her with

can read my mind! How do you always know exactly what

wasn't the

know you well enough. Are you satisfied

as mind-reading. It was simply Everett's ability to empathize deeply with Dorothy, to always consider her perspective, that made it seem

flushed a soft pink as she

term of endearment nearly made Everett slam on the

didn't

definitely wasn't going to

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

to hear it properly, just

they arrived back at Bay Residence, Abigail and

rushed to her mother first thing upon getting

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