Dorothy was absolutely floored. After all, she and Karen had just patched things up after nearly reaching the point of calling it quits for good. And now, out of the blue, Karen was on the warpath again. "What's up? Jeffrey... caught at the bar again?"

"Worse than getting caught at a bar!"

At that, Dorothy and Everett exchanged worried glances, sensing trouble brewing.

Don't tell me Jeffrey got caught with another woman! That would really be asking for trouble.

Everett spoke up, his voice grave, "What happened?"

"Everett?! How dare you eavesdrop on my call with Dorothy!"

"Your voice is so loud, eavesdropping isn't necessary." He was just sitting nearby and could hear everything clearly.

Suddenly, Karen burst into tears on the other end, "Dorothy! Your man is bullying me!"

Dorothy's heart, which had been in her throat, settled a bit.

It sounded like it wasn't anything serious.

"Dorothy, you have to come to the hospital with me!"

"The hospital?!"

"Yes, hurry!"

longer, quickly grabbing her coat and car keys, even as Everett was still trying to cool off.

had gotten into this time. It seemed like every

upset Karen, she

then he'd be in the

sit this

even made it official with his own wife yet, who could bolt any minute, and here was Jeffrey hogging their

after Karen had dried her tears and glanced again at the medical report

that looked like he was about to

you say, we'll do. If it really comes down to it, just kill

"Are you insane?"

we should check in with a cardiologist

finally allowed Jeffrey to breathe

him fiercely, "What now? Can't you

our daughter was giving you a hard time, I was at my wit's end: How would I ever intentionally put you

took precautions, so

said this, realization dawned on

She remembered!

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