Dorothy nodded with a sigh, “Looks like Jeffrey’s gonna have a tough time winning over Kenneth.”

“That’s their business,” Everett replied, his chiseled face showing a hint of displeasure. “Why did Kenneth call you anyway? Shouldn’t he be talking to Karen directly?”

“Probably he thinks Karen won’t spill the beans, and it’s her parents who asked him to check in with me. They wanted an inside scoop on the situation.” Dorothy snuggled into his arms, her voice soft. “You think there’s something going on between Kenneth and me?”

“Well,” Everett scoffed, “You might not be interested, but he sure is.”

The last time when he was at Kenneth’s place, Everett could feel his hostility from start to finish.

It wasn’t just a little bit.

Kenneth had told Dorothy he was over her, that they were just friends, but still he’d be antagonistic towards Everett.

What did that imply?

“Everett.” Dorothy pouted playfully. “Do you smell that? A big whiff of jealousy.”

the wall and

jealous, but not as much as Kenneth. Because when I

still tinged with Everett’s scent, a reminder of their intimate moment.

Karen had already stood up from

and took her hand. “Heading over

calm him down. If he tells my parents anything

join

talk to him first. You can’t rush things

Seemed gentle enough, but he was stubborn

you there and wait outside,” Jeffrey insisted, his gaze serious. “Whether it’s your parents or your cousin, as long as you’re not leaving

by his

Dorothy felt a

had wondered whether she and Everett could stay together if she had to face his family head-on,

“What’s on your mind?”

drew close, ki*sing

Jeffrey really seems to care about Karen. I hope they make

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