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!"

he left, Karen couldn't help but laugh. "Who would've thought? The once aloof and lofty Mr. Lopez is now completely

agreeing. "Remember how I used to be petrified of just

Lopez Corporation walked on eggshells around him. Cross the boss, and you'd be

with both you and the baby celebrating a month... Mr.

off guard by the sudden shift in topic. "He... well, he's managed to... cope on his

was just that Everett's self-service had become somewhat

point," Karen

solo and the real

Kands, he's still gonna

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

mind wandered to

and desire are

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