Dorothy stepped into the room, clutching her clothes, and headed for the bathroom to change.

She had felt a sudden awkwardness, wanting to say something to him, yet uncertain about what words would be fitting.

Emerging from the bathroom, she found Everett still engrossed in his work.

Resuming her usual routine, Dorothy settled onto the couch to quietly observe Everett at his office tasks.

The ping of a WhatsApp notification interrupted her gaze.

Looking down, she saw a message from Kenneth.

[Sorry Dorothy, I'm just not in the mood to eat. It has nothing to do with you! I didn't expect my parents to hassle Karen into calling you, sorry for the disturbance. Don't be mad.] Dorothy could almost see the anxious expression on Kenneth's face as he typed.

But she wasn't mad.

Kenneth's parents had pushed Karen to call her. Everyone loves their children, and seeing their son like

focus on getting better.] This time, Kenneth

Everett and chose to

you, but no matter what I say, they won't listen! I know the truth; it was because I missed the kids.] Dorothy grasped this

she was about to reply, he sent

she accidentally hit

hoarse but still tender, filled the

wished she could throw

feel Everett's gaze piercing through her, as if her head was

message must have been, "I miss you,"

coming over to her, Everett abruptly turned and entered the bathroom,

a minute, the sound of the

the bathroom door, calling out, "Everett, that

my business. I don't want to hear it." Dorothy was at a loss for words, his aloof tone

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