Chapter 514


    Chapter 514


    “Sounds good. I was worried that you’d mind.”


    Everett’s main concern was that Dorothy might think he was ying favorites with his buddies.


    But Dorothy knew Karen’s temperament. She wasn’t one to hold grudges, especially not if the guy in


    question was easy on the eyes like Jeffrey. Karen’s tolerance certainly shot up when it came to


    handsome men! And if Jeffrey had really done something outrageous, Karen would’ve stormed the


    hospital by now instead of sitting quietly.


    Calling it a hospital was a bit of a stretch; it was more like the Lopez family’s own private mansion.


    Not only were the medical facilities top–notch, but they had even flown in a chef from back home!


    For Karen, it was her first time seeing a hospital spread a feast like this, each dish a delightful assault


    on the senses. She couldn’t help but marvel, “Rich folks live in a different world, huh? Way beyond my


    simple mind!”


    Dorothy chuckled at her friend’s awe, “You’re drooling all over the table.”


    Karen squinted her eyes and grinned from ear to ear, “This is quite the eye–opener. Next time if


    someone calls me in, I’ll tell them I’ve dined with Mr. Lopez himself!”


    “Quit your yapping and eat up,” Dorothy said as she pulled out a chair for Karen, just as thest of the


    dishes were served.


    As soon as Karen reached for her cutlery, the door burst open.


    They all looked up.


    “Everett, you could’ve invited me, man! Why you didn’t tell me about such a feast?”


    Without a second nce at Karen, he plopped down in the chair closest to Everett.


    The atmosphere turned a tad awkward.


    Jeffrey ignored Karen but turned to Dorothy instead, “Langston is your kid?”


    Suddenly caught off guard, Dorothy offered a nervous smile, “Yeah.”


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    She felt a bit uneasy. She and Jeffrey weren’t exactly chummy, and their previous encounters had


    always been tense. Now, to be sharing a peaceful meal with him felt a bit surreal.


    “He’s sharp as a tack!” Jeffrey had none of those reservations. He lit up at the mention of Langston,


    “Not only did he inherit Everett’s looks but his brains too. And let me tell you, Langston’s way more fun


    than his old man. Not stuck with a poker face all the time!”


    Everett frowned slightly and shot him a look.


    Dorothy knew what Langston was like. The boy who was always one step ahead was certainly a better


    match for Jeffrey’s energy. *He’s intoputers. He has been since he was a tot.”


    “Smart and adorable!” Jeffrey eximed, pping his thigh in excitement, “Dorothy, I want one too.


    Have one for me, will you?”


    Before Dorothy could respond, Everett red at him, “Are you out of your mind?”


    Jeffrey caught the warning in his tone and realized he’d spoken way out of line.


    “No, no, I mean… why don’t you and Everett have another, and then you can give Langston to me! The


    kid’s practically my bro. We get along great!”


    Zipping her mouth, Dorothy nced at Kargn, who seemed unfazed by the conversation and calmly


    enjoying her meal.


    “If you like kids that much, have your own,” Everett quipped, nipping Jeffrey’s idea in the bud.


    Jeffrey pouted, “Me? I’m a bachelor for life! Who am I supposed to have kids with?”


    Karen chimed in without missing a beat, “You think you’d have trouble finding a woman willing to have


    your kids?”