Everett was so exhausted that he slept straight through to nightfall.

Worried about disturbing him, Dorothy carefully climbed out of his embrace when she woke up and tiptoed to the kitchen to whip up something for him to eat. She thought it would be nice for him to have swarm porridge to soothe his stomach when he woke up.

When Everett finally emerged from the bedroom, he was greeted by the sight of Dorothy bustling around the kitchen, a serene smile on her face despite being busy. He was so mesmerized by the scene that he remained silent, just watching her from a distance.

After Dorothy finished preparing everything, she looked up to find his towering figure looming in the doorway, giving her quite the startle! "When did you wake up? Did I wake you?" she asked.

"No," Everett chuckled, walking over to wrap her in his arms.

remembered how Karen used to say Jeffrey was clingy and thought Everett would never be like

a bad thing?" Everett countered, catching her

bewildered expression. He let her go and moved to bring the porridge and sdishes to

good." Just as Everett was about to reach for his spoon, his

said, understanding the urgency, though she

take the call, stepping into the bedroom

burden her with mother's issues. In her mind, belive Amanda was Amanda, and Everett was Everett. Accepting Everett meant accepting his need to stay connected with his parents. The

might end up pulling an all-nighter again." "It won't take long. I'll be back soon." Everett patted her shoulder reassuringly before heading to the foyer to put

you going to the hospital!" Everett paused, his

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