Chapter 608


    Jeffrey had just left, saying he was filling in for Everett at a meeting, which meant he is probably in


    the boardroom by now. Wait up, I''ll just shoot him a text and see what''s up."


    Karen knew she had to skedaddle before Jeffrey got back; if he returned, she wouldn''t stand a


    chance of leaving.


    "Alright, you guys catch up with Jeffrey for the full scoop. I better head out."


    "What''s the rush? Have some breakfast! I asked the housekeeper to whip up something special."


    Paloma didn''t let Karen''s words sour her mood; she was still all smiles. "After you''ve eaten, whether


    you and Jeffrey are an item or not, I''m making him go to the hospital and apologize to your friend.


    We''ll sort out anypensation that''s due; we can’t muddle it through and have you caught in the


    middle of this mess."


    "No worries, my friend probably doesn''t need his apology. I''ll have a word with him, that''s all."


    Karen was terrified that if Jeffrey faced Levi, he might throw punches before he could even


    apologize!


    Nobody knew what he’s gonna do next with his temper.


    Coercing her, throwing his phone in a fit,shing out…none of that was normal behavior.


    "Karen, Jeffrey has to face the consequences of his actions. Don''t worry, with his dad and me


    around, he wouldn''t dare step out of line." Paloma''s sincere gaze didn’t carry a trace of high-society


    arrogance.


    For a moment, Karen wished Everett''s parents were like this too.


    Then Dorothy and Everett would surely be living their happiest life together.


    ...


    Dorothy slept like a log back at Bay Residence, as if Everett''s presence magically improved her


    sleep quality.


    If it weren''t for the kids'' ruckus, she might have snoozed the day away.


    After freshening up, she stepped out in her robe to find Everett making breakfast while Abigail and


    Langston were tossing a ball back and forth, chirping withughter.


    Looking down, the plush carpet was a disaster zone.


    Dorothy hurried over to tidy up, putting the toys back in their ce.


    "Mommy, I wanna keep ying!" Abigail pouted, "Daddy said we could y whatever we want!"


    That was a quick switch. She just fit in so naturally.


    Dorothy sighed and called Langston over.


    "Kids, listen up. Daddy is a bit of a clean freak; he doesn''t like a mess, so let''s keep things tidy,


    okay?"


    "But Daddy said it''s okay!" Abigail was already using Everett as her shield.


    "That''s because Daddy loves you. But you gotta love him back, right? Don''t you want Daddy to be


    happy?"


    Abigail blinked innocently and nodded, "I do."


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    "Then let''s clean up together."


    Abigail agreed while Langston snorted, "Mommy, you''re so good at brainwashing!"


    Dorothy gasped.


    "Breakfast''s ready." Everett set the table and looked up to see the trio huddled over the toys.


    No prizes for guessing who orchestrated this "activity."


    "Stop that. I''ll clean upter. Abigail, Langston,e eat."


    "Yay, breakfast time!" Abigail cheered at the prospect of ditching chores and darted off.


    Dorothy looked helplessly at Everett.


    He smiled tenderly, wrapping his arms around her from behind, "My world, my rules. I don''t mind at


    all."


    "No more clean freak?"


    "Not when ites to you."