Kenneth's expression froze for just a moment before he nodded. "Yeah, alright. I'll keep you posted on any updates from Byte 7.

And don't worry about the final payment; I've got it all sorted.” Dorothy acknowledged with a quick, "Then I'll be off." "You drove here yourself?" "Yeah." Kenneth waved his hand dismissively, "Drive safe on your way back, and remember to ice that ankle. We don't want it swelling up by morning." He watched as Dorothy got into her car, his lips curling into a half-smile.

Kenneth knew that Dorothy would never bring Everett to the cemetery. That man had no right to set foot in the sacred grounds, to visit Bella as a son-in-law.

And neither would he, not in that role, ever.

Dorothy drove back to the Bay Residence, her gaze instinctively scanning for Everett's car.

Seeing the sleek black Maybach parked steadily in the garage, she let out a small sigh of relief.

It wasn't that she felt guilty for anything—she just didn't want to upset Everett by going to the cemetery without him, especially after ending up there with Kenneth. The situation would be uncomfortable if Everett were to find out.

walked in, exchanging her shoes for slippers

the kids upstairs, but there was

slippers, Dorothy checked the master bedroom,

Everett playing with the kids, but he wasn't there

Dad?" Dorothy asked

like he had something important to do. He didn't stay long." "He didn't say where he was going?" Langston shook his

keep playing. Mommy's going to look for Daddy." Dorothy went back downstairs

few rings, Kevin

If there's anything pressing, feel free to inform me, and I'll update Mr. Lopez." Upon hearing that he was at the office, Dorothy quickly said, "No, it's nothing! Carry on with your work." "Alright, Ms. Sanchez." After hanging up, Dorothy changed into fresh clothes and took a shower. She thought that

escape the domestic chaos, she was determined not to waste any more time and looked

known better than to take

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