Everett mulled over it for what felt like hours, trying to understand why Dorothy was adamant about him not attending her mother's memorial. Surely, it was not just because her mom appreciated peace and quiet, as she had claimed.

Kenneth was welcome while he was not, and the only logical explanation Everett could come up with was the bitter truth surrounding Dorothy's mother's passing.

After much contemplation, he figured that the crux of the matter must lie with Heather. Dorothy probably believed that if it were not for his presence, Heather would not have been green with envy and lash out in a fit of jealousy, and her mother would still be alive.

Everett was indirectly responsible for the tragedy. That must be why Dorothy could not bear the thought of him paying his respects.

After all, he had never hurt Bella. In fact, he was the one to arrange for her top-notch surgery with a renowned doctor from abroad.

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it would also prevent Kenneth from exploiting the

by a thread, I had someone deal with her already. But your mother insisted on stopping it. Otherwise, Heather would have been long gone.” Jonathan was not one to mince words; a menace like

with his wife's constant talk of gratitude and

the very backing of the Lopez family. She grew more audacious over time,

Dorothy about changing my children’s surname," Everett said, setting

at a loss for words, then finally conceded. "Alright, I'll talk to your mother. I'm tired

had already shifted to him, and no

of the outcome, neither of them

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