Lane's words hit Kenneth like a curveball, leaving him completely unprepared.

So, his initial reaction was to freeze in shock.

It was this very reaction that tipped Lane off.

He did it on purpose.

"You still have feelings for Dorothy, don't you?"

The look in Kenneth's eyes a moment ago was all the evidence Lane needed.

If Kenneth had truly moved on from Dorothy as he claimed, his expression wouldn't have been so complicated.

Kenneth wanted to deny it, but it was clear that Lane wouldn't have asked if he didn't already know the answer. Lying would be pointless.

Of course, Kenneth didn't give a straight answer, just a wry smile. "Hard to say if it's what you'd call 'having feelings.""

"So, we're not going to end up rivals, are we?" Lane asked, though his voice carried a chilling undertone despite his smile. "No, I told you I have a girlfriend."

clapped him on the shoulder, his grin widening. "Regardless of what you think, it's none of my business! But you've seen how persistent I am

paused for a moment, then looked away. "Yeah, you're

this, he was

...

Night fell.

under lockdown, making it

Everett was dealing with work

asking about your condition. But don't worry, haven't said a word! Just gave them

easy with you

much

asking. Glancing at the woman asleep on the bed, he spoke in a low voice, I want to speed up our plans, but

they took out Quincy, Everett would be "gone" too! That would

up the media and start

"death."

no taboos, you can speak freely." Everett's lips curled slightly, his eyes filled with tenderness. "As long as it gets

happened to Dorothy, it would be no different than

Everett returned to the bed and gently

eyes sleepily, "Are you done with

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