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..."

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

causing any trouble and upsetting Dorothy, he had Kevin escort her out of Eldorria City. She wouldn't find work

Everett kept these details

was pregnant, after all. No need to burden

swear you can read my mind! How do you always know

wasn't the

know you well enough. Are you satisfied

was simply Everett's ability to empathize deeply with Dorothy, to always consider her perspective,

Dorothy's cheeks flushed a soft pink as she lowered her gaze,

made Everett slam on the brakes.

you didn't hear, never

going

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

it properly,

Bay Residence, Abigail and Langston

her mother first thing

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