"That's great, Kenneth, I'm genuinely happy for you."

Of course, Dorothy didn't want to see Kenneth hobbling around for the rest of his life. He was such a proud man, accomplished too. Who would want to see him disabled?

"Looks like you haven't been eating well lately, lost your appetite?"

"Maybe, work's been hectic."

"No matter how busy work gets, you can't skip meals! If you lose any more weight, you're going to start looking gaunt."

Dorothy chuckled, "Well, gaunt it is then."

Did she even care about her looks anymore?

Kenneth's gaze lingered on Dorothy, and after a long moment, he sighed.

"Dorothy, you're still trying to act tough."

Startled, Dorothy didn't respond.

"Fighting with Everett? Or is he... not treating you right?"

"No, we're good," she quickly replied, fearing Kenneth might probe further.

how well Kenneth

all, how could she hide anything from the man who had

do, the more I worry. Just be honest with me." Kenneth's voice grew heavier, and his eyes fell, "In fact, when Jeffrey deliberately mentioned you in front of me, I knew something was off

through him too! Still, we're clueless about what

really. Just a

"You're definitely not okay."

time he'd be frantically figuring out how to call you away from here, not letting me spend time

you."

QUMS

Karen invite Dorothy

wanted to

if Everett was still

Clearly, he wasn't.

single call since

Everett's just swamped with work today, that's why he

tell

tensed, silence

"Kenneth, just focus on getting your leg treated! My issues, you

winning you over, why isn't he

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