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.”

it. He pinned her between the wall and his chest, ki*sing her thoroughly before letting

as Kenneth. Because when

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

dining room, Karen had already stood

and took her hand. “Heading

him down. If he tells my parents anything bad about Jeffrey, it’ll tarnish

come with you,” Jeffrey was rising to join her. He couldn’t

talk to him first. You can’t

Seemed gentle enough, but he was

parents or your cousin, as long as you’re not leaving me, nobody can tear

was moved by his words and nodded

felt

if she had to face

“What’s on your mind?”

drew close, ki*sing

Jeffrey really seems to care about Karen. I hope they

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