The moment Kenneth caught sight of Dorothy walking in, it was as though a spark had ignited within his eyes.

But before he could even muster a greeting, his gaze fell upon Everett, who trailed closely behind her.

So, they've reconciled, he thought.

She was, after all, meant to be with that man.

"Hey everyone." Dorothy greeted everyone present with a smile, then made her way back to stand beside Everett.

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Everett casually draped his arm over her shoulder, a silent declaration of his claim on her.

This halted Kenneth in his tracks. He retracted the step he had begun towards Dorothy, and he resigned himself to stand still.

Jeffrey, noticing Everett, excused himself from his in-laws and approached.

"Dorothy, Everett and I need to have a word." He said.

just be here," Dorothy responded with a

not dare to intrude.

to her, "Stay right here and don't go anywhere. I'll be right

"Okay."

had led Everett to a secluded stairwell in the hospital corridor, he

no need to

look of disbelief spreading across his face as he asked, "Are you sure

confessed," Everett replied. There was no one else but Quincy who

capability.

That wench! So, what's your plan? If it's tricky for you to make a move, I can step in

backstabbers evidently.

Everett directly was futile, so

Such cowardice!

can't act rashly," Everett stated. If not for the need for the

Jeffrey. He intended to make

now was not

couldn't hide his frustration, "Everett, sometimes I really feel

these troubles! Your parents are one thing, and now there's

she be more cautious and more vigilant? Where's that aloofness when she needed

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