Jeffrey had rented a spacious SUV for the pick-up, having calculated the headcount early in the morning.

No sooner had Jeffrey slid behind the wheel than Everett tapped on the driver’s side window. “What’s the deal with you and Karen?” he asked.

Though Everett hadn’t overheard the earlier conversation between Dorothy and Karen, it didn’t take a genius to figure out it was about Jeffrey.

“Nothing. She’s got another blind date lined up, and I’m angry.”

“You’re not exactly her knight in shining armor, you know. You’re overstepping,” Everett chided him.

Jeffrey raised an eyebrow. “Aren’t I your dude? Are you that scared of getting on Dorothy’s bad side?”

“Yeah, terrified.”

Jeffrey shook his head. His dude was a lost cause!

Soon after, Dorothy and Karen climbed into the SUV and took the back seats, while the kids settled into the middle row. Everyone was silent, as if bound by an unspoken agreement.

That is, until Abigail couldn’t hold back any longer. She stealthily poked Everett, “Forget the money. Can you treat me to some candy instead?”

Without hesitation, Everett nodded. “Sure.”

driver’s seat, Jeffrey chuckled. “Your dad could buy

Abigail’s innocent

Abigail has bad teeth. Every

an awkward

mom. Jeffrey knew better than to cross her,

for today, Abigail

some for my big brother too?” Abigail pointed at Langston,

deadpan. “I

kid’s stuff to him, hardly a worthy

I’ll get it for you,” Everett said, clearly incapable of

don’t have to spoil them

They can

to look at Everett, snorting. “We’re nothing alike. I

mirror, but she was too preoccupied with the children

a quick glance at Everett, who was lifting Abigail from her seat. Then she checked the message.Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay

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