"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.

underestimated how

anything from the man who had

me. The more you 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 because he usually

but not only me, Karen can see through him too! Still,

quickly said, "It's nothing, really. Just a little argument, and it's

"You're definitely not okay."

Everett would know you're here visiting me in the hospital! This would be the time he'd be frantically figuring out how to call

you."

QUMS

Kenneth insisted Karen invite

wanted to

Everett was

Clearly, he wasn't.

a single call since

work today, that's why he

him right now, tell him you're here

tensed, silence falling between

ticked by, Dorothy sighed, "Kenneth, just focus on getting your leg treated! My issues, you really

winning you over,

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