Everett was sweating bullets, chasing his tail around more than Langston needed to utter a single word to be effective.

But thankfully, Abigail had stopped crying.

Dorothy nudged Everett and shot him a knowing look.

They left the hospital room, one after the other, and sat down on a bench in the corridor outside.

"Let the siblings sort it out themselves," she said.

Everett nodded, draping an arm around Dorothy's shoulders. "You've really done a fantastic job with both Abigail and Langston," he acknowledged.

Even in his absence, the siblings had turned out pretty great. Abigail, though a bit of a crybaby, had a heart of gold and was as pure as they come. Langston, on the other hand, might have been a bit aloof, his mind always on his computer, but he was mature for his age, had a strong moral compass, and knew right from wrong.

confront his father, the so-called "deadbeat dad," but quickly

sighing. "Karen and Kenneth played a big part too. Most of

always felt she owed it to the

have ended

broken homes often grow to despise the parent they don't live with, influenced by

badmouthed Everett or shared the gritty details of their fallout with Abigail and Langston. Painting their father in a negative light would have made it nearly impossible for Everett to mend the relationship with his kids. Dorothy patted his

to fill their heads with hate. Besides, none of this mess was

get-go, Dorothy never intended to blame Everett. She knew well how good

don't underestimate the kids. They're very perceptive about who truly cares for them. Abigail and Langston accepted you without hesitation because

He'd rush home to tuck

their father made it no surprise that Abigail

so much more I wish I could make up

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