“Indeed.”

When Karen first found out that Everett had a thing for Dorothy, she was gobsmacked!

Every girl dreams about some high-powered CEO sweeping her off her feet, but the reality of bridging that gap isn’t just about mutual attraction. It’s about crossing a minefield of social lines.

“Ah, if only I had introduced you two sooner!” lamented Karen, then caught herself, “And, Kenneth, if only you had broken up with your ex a bit earlier! The moment I heard you were single, I played matchmaker with Dorothy. You can’t pin this one on me!”

Kenneth chuckled and ruffled her messy hair.

“It’s just not meant to be, no one’s to blame.”

Dorothy had slept through most of the flight. She only woke up when the plane began its descent.

The first thing she saw when she opened her eyes was Everett’s gaze locked on hers.

He was half-reclined in his seat, propping himself up with one arm. The recent events had slimmed him down, making his features even more sharply defined and his presence somewhat more brooding.

Dressed down in a simple white T-shirt rather than his usual business attire, Dorothy thought she was back in middle school for a moment, gazing at the boy who used to steal her breath away.

“Have you been staring at me this whole time?”

Dorothy noticed the deep creases in his palm.

been holding that pose for

for long.” Just

pink, “Are we about to

Karen

“Yeah.”

“There’s something I need to tell you before we

saw the seriousness on his

too, to

made his exit. He just couldn’t bear to see them all lovey-dovey, so he

enough cars coming for Everett.

to the airport, he spotted Karen leading a child by

ditched his car at the curb and

candy?” Abigail’s concern was always straightforward – as long as there

had a sweet tooth. If it wasn’t for the fear of ruining her teeth, she’d have a lollipop

you can have all the candy

her hands with glee, but Langston looked more reserved.Books Chapters Are

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