At their daughter's one-month celebration, Everett threw only a modest party.

He reasoned that a large crowd might increase the chance of germs, potentially putting their precious little girl at risk of falling ill.

"I'm feeling much better now, just a bit cooped up. I'd love some fresh air."

"Give me a sec," he replied, about to hand the baby over to the nanny. "I'll join you in a jiffy."

But before he could do so, Karen chimed in, "Auntie Karen's right here with Dorothy, Mr. Lopez. You go on and sort things out with Jeffrey. We'll have a good old catch-up."

He hesitated, stealing a glance at Dorothy. Only after seeing her nod did Everett softly add, "If anything feels off, come get me straight away."

"Don't you worry!"

lofty Mr. Lopez is now completely transformed! Is this what they call... character

Absolutely," Dorothy chuckled, agreeing. "Remember how I used to be petrified of just

entire Lopez Corporation walked on eggshells around him. Cross

the way," Karen's curiosity piqued, "Tonight, with both you and the baby celebrating a month... Mr.

shift in topic. "He... well, he's managed to... cope on his own

just that Everett's

Karen winked. "There's

the

Kands,

her friend's unchanging nature, "Karen, some things

Karen's mind

are

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