Since Dorothy cut herself, several days had passed, yet the wound hadn't healed. The slightest brush of clothing against it caused her pain, suggesting it was probably inflamed, maybe even infected.

"No need, I can take care of it myself." Dorothy immediately refused, even taking a step back, a hint of wariness in her movements.

Seeing her like this, Everett quickly spoke up to soothe her, "Alright, I won't touch your wound. How about I get you smedicine, and you can apply it yourself?" "I don't need to put anything on it." "Con," he said, frowning slightly. "You need to work withif you want to get better sooner." Dorothy clearly didn't want to compromise or get too close, struggling to find a way to reject his offer without offending him.

Everett sighed deeply, then stepped forward to take her hand, patting her head as if she were a child. "Hey, relax. I'll lay everything you want at your feet. So, just take it easy, and trust me, okay?" She tensed up, trying to pull her hand away.

But Dorothy pulled, and Everett pulled back harder.

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who knows, maybe we will end up being inlaws! I'd love to see my daughter marry Langston! Oh, but what if Langston thinks she's not pretty enough? He's just too handsome. There will be so many girls after him." "Nonsense, my daughter will be the most beautiful!" Jeffrey immediately protested over the phone. "My girl's not marrying anyone! I'll take care of her for life!" "That's going to make her an old maid!" Listening to their playful banter, Dorothy suddenly felt the warmth of everyday

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