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."

shoulder, his grin widening. "Regardless of what you think, it's none of my business! But you've seen how

moment, then looked away. "Yeah, you're definitely

was only

...

Night fell.

hospital was under lockdown, making it eerily

the hospital room, Everett was dealing with work while on the

don't worry, haven't said a word! Just gave them

can rest easy with you handling

Lopez, how much longer do we

he spoke in a low voice, I want to

think that right after they took out Quincy, Everett would be "gone"

hospital, he'll immediately stir up the media and start spreading the news about your... uh, situation." Kevin trailed off awkwardly, unable

"death."

curled slightly, his eyes filled with tenderness.

if anything happened to Dorothy, it would be no different than

returned to the bed and gently

Dorothy opened her eyes sleepily, "Are you done with

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