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."

Everett immediately

fine, then let's eat

raised a hand to his forehead, "Suddenly,

Dorothy wouldn't believe him,

Dorothy eyed him, then reached for her phone. "I'll call Kevin, have him take

was genuinely worried about Everett after

would be disappointed,

had the

And Langston eagerly agreed.

don't go to the hospital. Stay here with

Abigail doesn't want you to go

"Alright, I won't go."

п

eyed the trio, their performance making

Langston so happy, she didn't want

was a done deal, and him being their father was unchangeable. She had to get used

disown their father.

had to accept Everett's unavoidable presence in their

got

followed her

"No need,

some

and meticulously clean each one placing them aside, she couldn't help but admit his cleanliness left no room for worry.

dinner's over. You should find an opportunity to

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