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.

I'll just be here," Dorothy responded with a smile, thinking

not dare to intrude.

and whispered to her, "Stay right here and don't go

"Okay."

in the hospital corridor, he inquired,

seeing no need to hide the truth

disbelief spreading across his face

There was no one else but Quincy who could target Dorothy, and also

capability.

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

backstabbers evidently.

knew targeting Everett directly was futile, so

Such cowardice!

with her, so we can't act rashly," Everett stated. If not for the need for the antidote,

to make

now was

Everett remained composed, Jeffrey couldn't hide his frustration, "Everett, sometimes I really feel for you! You, with all

so constrained by all these troubles! Your parents are one thing, and now there's Dorothy! And

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

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