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"There's really nothing tough to choose," Dorothy mused aloud, her voice steady even as the weight of the world seemed to press upon her shoulders. "If I waver now, my mother's death will truly be forgotten.” Hesitation was a luxury she couldn't afford.

"You have my number," Quincy offered, genuine concern in her voice. "If you need help with anything, just give me a call." She could feel Quincy's kindness wrapping around her like a warm blanket.

"Thanks, I appreciate it," Dorothy replied with a nod before turning to leave.

But then she stopped and called out, "Dr. Quincy!" "Yeah?" "If the Lopez family insists on having you as part of their clan..." "Do you want me to refuse them?" Dorothy shook her head. "I want you to accept, and then give Everett a chance to earn your trust.” What she couldn't provide, she hoped someone else might.

Quincy chuckled and waved her off. "I'm still rooting for you two to patch things up until your mother's name is cleared, and you let go of your bitterness.” The day Dorothy returned to Eldorria City, the skies opened up and wept with her.

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dashed through the rain, enveloping Dorothy in a

marked by smiles, there stood Karen, her sobs cutting through the air, drawing curious glances

this worked up?" Karen nodded

hand and they made their way out. "Or is it that you've got some pent-up grievances and needed a good cry?" Karen was caught off guard, her face a mix of emotions. "How do you always get me so well?" "After all these years, when have I seen you cry like this?" Dorothy's voice softened as she patted Karen's hand. "Have you made up your mind?" "Mhm," came Karen's muffled

fortunately, Karen had driven Derek's

vehicle, Dorothy noticed Karen's

hard to let go, you know... you could still talk it out.” She thought to herself that no matter what, it couldn't

said as she started the car, taking a deep breath before continuing. "And you can't tell Kenneth about this — that's why I came alone.” Dorothy was

has a daughter, with his ex-girlfriend." The revelation hit Dorothy like