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!"

laugh. "Who would've thought? The once aloof and lofty Mr. Lopez is now completely transformed! Is this what they call... character development?" Everyone knew of Everett's chilly demeanor

"Remember how I used to be

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

curiosity piqued, "Tonight, with both you and the baby celebrating a

shift in topic. "He... well, he's managed to...

was just that Everett's self-service had become

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

the real deal. No matter

own Kands, he's still gonna

"Karen, some things never change with

as ever, Karen's mind wandered to

are

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