Dorothy sensed that Everett was talking about Heather, but the cold fury in his eyes was something unfamiliar to her. Usually, he was either stoic and unapproachable or gentle and patient when dealing with her. This harsh, bone-chilling demeanor was new.

Perhaps alerted by the sound of her footsteps, Everett's gaze lifted to meet hers, and in an instant, all traces of anger vanished.

It was as if he had always been this composed gentleman, unflappable in his emotions.

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"Yeah," she replied.

Everett finished transferring a file on his laptop and then stood up. "Do you want the breakfast delivered by the hotel, or should I make something?" "The hotel's fine," Dorothy said. Her taste wasn't picky; she didn't need him to go through any trouble for her.

wheeled in a breakfast cart from the doorway, clearly the result of his

early and I didn't want it to get cold, so I dealt with some company stuff first." He effortlessly wrapped his

getting more clingy. He wasn't like this

about the kids..." "Abigail and Langston had their breakfast and are off to the play castle. I've got someone keeping an eye on them. They'll be fine." Feeling Everett's gaze turning somewhat less innocent, Dorothy quickly interjected, "I'm

you?] Dorothy: [Nope, waiting for you.] Karen: [OKOK, let's go hiking today! Get ready. Meet you at the front in a bit~] Dorothy couldn't help but admire Karen's stamina — bouncing around full of life even during her

to see that Everett, ever the neat freak, had already washed and put away the breakfast

her gaze, he approached. "What did Karen say?" "We're going hiking today.” "Worried you won't be able to keep up?" he asked with a smile. "I could carry you." Dorothy waved off the

grin as he took her hand and

want to ask, but her curiosity

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