He knew that if anyone had a bead on Lane's whereabouts, it would be Jeffrey!

Karen furrowed her brows, confusion written all over her face. "What are you planning to do?"

If he were still able-bodied, perhaps he could lend a hand. But now, struggling even to walk, she couldn't fathom why Kenneth would need Lane's location. "Just do it, no questions asked," Kenneth pressed, his lips a thin line. "If you want Dorothy to have another shot at getting the antidote sooner, then help me." Hearing this, Karen immediately nodded in agreement.

"Alright! Maybe an extra pair of hands will indeed get us that antidote sooner."

...

Dorothy tried calling Everett multiple times, but no one answered.

The more he didn't pick up, the more anxious she became.

Fortunately, Jeffrey soon got back to her. "Don't worry, I've got Everett under my watch. He won't do anything foolish!"

"Let me talk to him! I need to discuss something with him."

"Okay."

Jeffrey whispering to Everett, "It's Dorothy's call. She needs to speak with you, might

was about to make

"Dorothy."

Dorothy's anxious heart settled a

must have the antidote! He

you sure?" Everett, like Karen, worried this was just something

I'm sure!

call and send it to you. Why would lie? If it's about my antidote, howdong could I possibly keep up

liep

he was still hesitant, Dorothy gently reassured, "You and Jeffrey come back. We'll plan

en

just as desperate for the antidote. She wants to

her tone, pretending to threaten, "If you don't come back,

like it! I'll be waiting for you

"Okay."

hanging up, Dorothy finally felt a bit

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