Chapter 591


    Dorothy spilled the beans because she wanted Keh to brace himself, and also because she


    didn''t want to upset Everett.


    He was touchy about these matters, especially when it came to anything regarding Keh.


    As they drove towards Keh''s ce, Dorothy tried a few times to strike up a conversation to lift


    the heavy mood. It just didn''t seem right, given what wasing, but she couldn''t quite figure out


    what to say.


    It was only as they were nearly there that Everett spoke up in a low voice.


    "Don''t worry, I promised no bickering," he paused for emphasis, "for the kids'' sake."


    "That''s a relief," Dorothy finally felt relieved; she gave him a smile, "Just think of Keh as my big


    brother, okay?"


    "I can do that. But can he treat you like a sister?"


    Silence.


    The tension was still as thick as ever.


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    Choosing to stay quiet, Dorothy decided to wait and see how the meeting would unfold.


    They pulled up to Keh''s ce and Everett got out first, then went around to the trunk to retrieve


    a paper bag.


    By the time Dorothy got out, Everett was waiting by the car.


    Before she could ask what was in the bag, Keh appeared. He was dressed in a casual ck


    tracksuit, walking towards them.


    "Dorothy, you’ve lost weight."


    His first words were ones of concern for Dorothy.


    Everett''s brow furrowed instantly, and his lips formed a cold retort, "She hasn''t lost weight."


    Wasn''t that basically using him of not taking good care of Dorothy?


    How could he possibly neglect her?!


    "Uh..." Dorothy hadn''t expected a sh right from the first sentence.


    Fortunately, it seemed Keh had no interest in a verbal spar. He merely offered a half-smile,


    "Alright then, I must be mistaken. Come in, let''s talk."


    He turned and walked back inside. Dorothy gave Everett a tug, signaling him to dial back the


    jealousy.


    It was too potent!


    Despite his reluctance, Everett knew he had to keep up appearances for Dorothy''s sake.


    "Make yourselvesfortable." Once inside, Keh poured them some water and yed the


    perfect host.


    Everett nced around.


    The ce wasn''trge - a modest one-bedroom with simple decor. Toys were scattered


    everywhere, yet he got things tidy in general.


    Keh waited for them to sit before he gathered up arge pile of Abigail and Langston''s favorite


    toys.


    "There are more, but I figured Mr. Lopez would probably buy new ones, so there''s no need to take


    these."


    "Mm-hmm." Everett grunted in acknowledgment, cing the paper bag on the table. "I want to


    thank you for all you''ve done for Dorothy and my kids over the years. This is for you."


    Dorothy was surprised Everett had thought of this.


    Keh nced at the bag but didn''t reach for it, instead just offering a smile, "What has Mr. Lopez


    brought me?"


    "Take a look."


    "Ah, the Lopez family''s style shines through." Keh''s smile didn''t falter, though his true feelings


    were unclear.


    He took the bag and looked inside.


    There was a deed to a vi, keys to a luxury car, and a contract for transferring ownership of a


    medium-sizedpany.


    What was in the bag could easily catapult someone to the upper echelons of Eldorria City''s wealthy


    elite.


    "Mr. Lopez, it seems you''re offering these in good faith."


    "I told you that I came to express my gratitude." Everett could sense the challenge but chose not to


    rise to it, not wanting to embarrass Dorothy.