NovelEnglishBack in the day, with Everett's mom gone, Dorothy wasn't keen on holding grudges anymore. Life's too short to
be stuck in the past, torturing herself over things that can't be changed.
After what could only be described as a half-satisfying tumble between the sheets - at least for Everett, Dorothy
was utterly spent.
"We've got three more hours before we land. Get ssleep; I'll wake you up when it's time," Everett whispered,
gently stroking her hair, his gaze lingering on her face, reluctant to look away.
"Mhm," she murmured, already on the brink of sleep from exhaustion. No sooner had she spoken than she
drifted off, using Everett's arm as a pillow.
Everett, with one hand free, grabbed his phone and shot a message to Kevin.
"Pick up Dorothy from the airport later. Keep an eye on my dad; if he goes off the rails, step in."
He knew his father would likely unleash his fury on Dorothy once he "learned" of his only son's "death." But this
charade was necessary, to convince Lane beyond doubt that no one was left to vie for Dorothy's affection. Soon
enough, Kevin replied, "Understood, Mr. Lopez."
Despite all the precautions, Everett couldn't shake off the worry. He couldn't bear the thought of Dorothy facing
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Ever since Karen received that call from Kenneth, there had been rasilence. Initially, she naively thought
Kenneth had another way to secure the antidote for Dorothy. But she hadn't expected Kenneth to have sided
with Lane, the very man who had mercilessly killed Quincy! How could Karen not worry?
Jeffrey, noticing his wife's distraction, pressed her until she spilled the beans.
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Reflecting on it, Karen realized Lane must have been listening in when Kenneth made that call!
"Why would Kenneth go rogue without telling us?" Jeffrey was equally alarmed.
Karen had only heard second-hand accounts of Quincy's gruesdeath, but Jeffrey had witnessed it firsthand.
Having such a madman close by spelled danger every passing minute. "He wanted to get the antidote for
Dorothy!"
"But-"
"Jeffrey, you don't understand Kenneth's feelings for Dorothy," Karen sighed. "Everett loves her dearly, but
Kenneth's affection is just as deep. Knowing the poison could be fatal, Kenneth would gladly trade his life for
hers."
"So, what do we do now? Should | contact Everett, see if he can think of a way to rescue Kenneth first?"
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