\"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.

incident from the car ride with him, which finally brought a smile

even tellingabout it.\"\n He might have

interest in 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 Heather to be so deeply in love with you.\" Honestly, after getting out of prison, Dorothy felt... as if she had indeed

school, he was swamped vith studies. Between school subjects and extra-curricular activities, Everett had no tto hink about romance. Even though is basketball

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.

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 didn't consider herself a saint or particularly compassionate, but... maybe it was the blood relation with Heather that made her want to help

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