Dorothy could only relent, stepping back a tad.

"I'll grab another set of cutlery."

"Thanks."

After Everett spoke, Langston eagerly pulled him down to sit.

"Dad! You sit between me and sis!"

"Sure."

He nodded at his son, eyes lingering on the busy figure in the kitchen.

By now, Quincy was probably sure about his poisoning, hence his earlier offer of the antidote to Dorothy.

For the moment, he could breathe a little easier, just waiting for Dorothy to be fully cured.

Abigail and Langston were as chatty and lively as ever, buzzing around.

When Dorothy emerged from the kitchen with plates and utensils, she saw Everett encircled by the two, deep in conversation and laughter.

The scene couldn't have been more harmonious.

She sighed softly, approaching them.

"Abigail and Langston, go easy on Dad. His health isn't great."

fine." Everett

if you're fine, then let's eat and

then slowly raised a hand to his

wouldn't believe him, he

"I'll call Kevin, have him take

was genuinely worried about Everett

Langston would be disappointed,

had the perfect

And Langston eagerly agreed.

don't go to the hospital.

Abigail doesn't want you

"Alright, I won't go."

п

the trio, their performance making her feel ensnared

so happy, she didn't want

their father was unchangeable. She had to get used to this dynamic eventually, not forcing

disown their father.

that was impossible, she had to accept Everett's

got up to

whispered something to his son, then followed her into the kitchen with the

hastily saying, "No need, I can

just some

clean each one placing them aside, she

over. You should find an opportunity

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