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!"

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

how I used to be

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

baby celebrating a month... Mr. Lopez must

sudden shift in topic. "He... well, he's

that she'd spied; it was just that Everett's self-service had

missing the point," Karen winked. "There's a world

solo and the real deal.

his own Kands, he's

sighed at her friend's unchanging nature, "Karen, some things never

Karen's mind wandered

desire are

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