It was rare for Everett to seem so restless. His brows were furrowed in worry, yet he made every effort to appear as if nothing was amiss.

Dorothy knew that the reason for his turmoil was undoubtedly herself. So, she stepped forward and looked up at him.

Everett instinctively averted his gaze. "What's up?" "Look at me," Dorothy insisted, catching his eye again. "Tell me, what's wrong?" He slightly furrowed his brow, "It's nothing." "Be honest! Everett, do you really wantto start jumping to conclusions? You said you'd teachhow to trust you, but now you won't tellanything. Is this what you wanted to teach me?" While she spoke, his phone rang again.

Everett didn't move, just pressed his lips together.

said, extending her hand with an unusual

answer it."

with a heavy brow, took out his phone

was a call from

dad's been calling you so many times, must be something important. Take it," Dorothy handed it back, "If it's something I shouldn't hear, I'll go to the bedroom." She turned to leave, clearly trying

gotten seriously ill and is in the hospital again,

if she and I were sworn enemies, she's still your mother!" "I was worried you'd be upset, and besides, they always use this to trick me." "But what if this tit's true?" Dorothy sighed, holding his hand, "You toldnot to walk on eggshells around you, but then you

hurt you." Unforgivable things, one after

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