Was it really so crazy busy that there wasn't even a second to check a text message? Karen's gut reaction was that Jeffrey must've lent his car out to someone else.

Truth be told, she had a lot of trust in this guy.

Sure, they'd had their share of squabbles, and before they got together, even their bickering could get as sharp as needles, but Jeffrey was always upfront about his messes—never one to hide his tracks. So the last thing she wanted was to be the paranoid type.

Thinking her cousin might have some news by now, she quickly pocketed her phone and turned back to the ER.

Serena had shown up too. Since she was getting on in years, hospitals gave her the creeps.

"Karen, your cousin still got a thing for your friend or what?" "Umm." "He's beating himself up over her, isn't he?" Serena had a knack for reading between the lines, and the situation was as clear as day to her.

then left again, taking both her kids with her. It was only natural for Kenneth to be acting this way. S~ᴇaʀᴄh the FɪndNøvel.ɴet website

inch. It's always been Everett for her. It's Kenneth who couldn't let go." Karen still can't help but put in a good word for

now? She's off living the dream, and Kenneth's left in the dust.” "Mom." "Alright, alright, I'm not blaming anyone. Just stating the facts." Karen bit her lip;

Dorothy, how could she have known Dorothy was already with Everett? And

like this

"Here, doctor, over here." Karen, quick on her feet, dashed over. "How's Kenneth?" "Just weak from not eating and staying cooped up; low blood sugar and blood pressure. He can't go on like this; it's taking a toll on his body. We'll move him to a regular room. Give him a talking to, will you? Starvation is no

Kenneth

worrying you." "Don’t say that. We are family." As two nurses began to wheel Kenneth

It was Jeffrey.

Talk about timing.

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