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

if you're fine, then let's eat

slowly raised a hand to his forehead, "Suddenly,

wouldn't believe him, he added,

reached for her phone. "I'll call Kevin, have him take you back

Everett after the

need, Langston would be

had the perfect

And Langston eagerly agreed.

please don't go to the hospital. Stay here

want

"Alright, I won't go."

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trio, their performance making her feel

and Langston so happy, she didn't want

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

disown their father.

had to accept Everett's unavoidable presence in

got

son, then followed her into the

saying, "No need, I can clean

some dishes, nothing

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

should

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