Back in the day, with Everett's mom gone, Dorothy wasn't keen on holding grudges anymore. Life's too short to be stuck in the past, torturing herself over things that can't be changed.

After what could only be described as a half-satisfying tumble between the sheets - at least for Everett, Dorothy was utterly spent.

"We've got three more hours before we land. Get some sleep; I'll wake you up when it's time," Everett whispered, gently stroking her hair, his gaze lingering on her face, reluctant to look away.

"Mhm," she murmured, already on the brink of sleep from exhaustion. No sooner had she spoken than she drifted off, using Everett's arm as a pillow.

Everett, with one hand free, grabbed his phone and shot a message to Kevin.

"Pick up Dorothy from the airport later. Keep an eye on my dad; if he goes off the rails, step in."

He knew his father would likely unleash his fury on Dorothy once he "learned" of his only son's "death." But this charade was necessary, to convince Lane beyond doubt that no one was left to vie for Dorothy's affection. Soon enough, Kevin replied, "Understood, Mr. Lopez."

Despite all the precautions, Everett couldn't shake off the worry. He couldn't bear the thought of Dorothy facing any hardship.

...

way to secure the antidote for Dorothy. But she hadn't expected Kenneth to have sided with Lane, the very man who had mercilessly killed Quincy! How

pressed her until

not to tell anyone ahead of time, especially not Dorothy, not even you. He said if he called, I was

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on it, Karen realized Lane must have been listening in when Kenneth made

Kenneth go rogue without telling us?" Jeffrey

accounts of Quincy's gruesome death, but Jeffrey had witnessed it firsthand. Having such a madman close by spelled danger every

"But-"

sighed. "Everett loves her dearly, but Kenneth's affection is just as deep. Knowing the poison could be fatal, Kenneth would gladly trade his

now? Should I contact Everett, see if he can think of a way

for

her

Lane's

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