That was a natural human thing and there was nothing wrong with it.

But...

“I mean, come on, there's only one Dorothy, and either you or Everett is gonna end up the lonely old cat person. I'm really hoping it's you, buddy.” Everett was always flying solo. Now that he was in a relationship and even got two kids of his own. Jeffrey didn’t dare to mess with this because he had no death wish.

After leaving the diner, Dorothy declined Kenneth'’s offer to give her a lift home.

Night had already fallen, and it just wouldn’t do for them to be seen together, a man and a woman alone. Especially since Dorothy had no idea how many eyes Everett had out there.

to drop Dorothy off at her apartment, right?” Karen wouldn't rest easy until

off as long as they

head off,” Kenneth said with a wave, grabbing his car

you and Kenneth?” “I wish I knew.” Dorothy hadn't eavesdropped

“What did you guys talk about?” “Uh... just, you know, shooting the breeze.” With Dorothy there, Jeffrey wasn’t about to spill the beans. Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the FindNʘᴠᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the

possibly have to chat with you about?” Karen frowned, tugging at his sleeve, “So did he agree to help us out?” Jeffrey shook his head, “No dice.” “What's his condition? Why didn’t you just agree?” “Because I'm not ready to kick the bucket.” Seeing that Jeffrey seemed to be hiding something, probably not wanting her to know, Dorothy stepped in and took Karen by the arm, “I have to work tomorrow, so let's just get me home. You can grill him after.” “Fine.” When they

soon as Dorothy was out of earshot, Karen burst out, “What did Kenneth actually say?” “He wants to go after Dorothy.” “And then what? I know that! He's been at it for years, so it’s hardly a secret.” Jeffrey let out a heavy sigh that contained a mix of frustration and resignation, “He wanted me to pick sides between him and Everett.” Karen

temples, she added, “So what's Kenneth to do? Chasing Dorothy isn't new. If she was interested, she'd have said yes by now. She won't

all the people to fall for, he had to compete with

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