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!"

once aloof and lofty Mr. Lopez is

Absolutely," Dorothy chuckled, agreeing. "Remember how I used to

on eggshells around him.

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

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

that Everett's self-service

Karen winked. "There's

the

Kands, he's still gonna crave

at her friend's unchanging nature, "Karen, some things never change with you, do

mind wandered to risqué

appetite and desire are natural," Karen shrugged,

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