\"What did Ephraim want?\" Everett casually took her hand in his as they walked.

Dorothy gave a light laugh, \"Nothing much, just mentioned that the second trial for the case might be delayed.\" She didn't want to burden Everett further; he already had enough on his plate.

\"The reason?\" \"I'm not sure.\" Everett's eyes flickered briefly but he didn't comment further. \"Let's go back for dinner.\" In the restaurant's private dining room, Jeffrey was being particularly attentive to Karen. He kept asking if she wanted to try this dish or that, if she was too cold or too hot. Even Everett frowned at the sight.

the car ride with him, which finally brought a

and not even tellingabout it.\"\n He might have played matchmaker for

Heather from the start.\" \"And what did Jeffrey say? Knowing well that Heather has had eyes only for you.\" Everett looked at her, \"Are you jealous?\" \"Not at all. But I didn't expect

you.\" n middle school, he was swamped vith studies. Between school subjects and extra-curricular activities, Everett had no tto hink

she never argued back. She would just grab her backpack and leave immediately after school, never sparing anyone a glance. Even¶f her desk mate was the most popular quy in school. \"Did you know Heather then?\" \"I knew of her, just as a friend of the family, nothing more.\" Everett never gave her any

her in prison, will you?\" Everett said this half-jokingly, squashing any such thought Dorothy might have entertained, el.ne \"Don't be too kind-hearted, sending your man away on a mission.\" She squinted her eyes and smiled, \"I just think she's pitiable. When people are about to die, it feels like suddenly you can forgive them for anything.\" Dorothy

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