"Mmm."


    Everett couldn''t keep his gaze on her for too long, quickly averting his eyes.


    "Will you being home tonight?"


    It took Dorothy a moment of internal struggle before she could voice her question.


    She was afraid of receiving an answer she didn''t want, afraid it might irritate Everett, but...


    But she needed to know.


    "Not sure."


    "Daddy, can youe home tonight, please?" Abigail piped up, voicing the question Dorothy didn''t dare to ask.


    Langston was a clever one; he had sensed something off between their parents when Kevin hinted at pretending to be sick.


    Seeing that they might have had a fight, he reluctantly decided to y along.


    "Yeah, Daddy, pleasee home tonight! I have so many questions for you."


    With both kids pleading, it would seem suspicious if Everett refused, potentially raising Dorothy''s suspicions.


    A sudden coldness couldn''t be too apparent.


    "I''lle home after work, then."


    "Yay! Awesome! I love you, Daddy!" Abigail cheered, nting a kiss on his cheek.


    Everett had no defense against his daughter.


    Hearing his promise toe home, Dorothy visibly rxed.


    Everett didn''t look at her again, putting down his daughter before heading towards the door.


    Just as he reached it, Dorothy suddenly stepped forward, grabbing his hand!


    "Everett, wait."


    "Hmm?" He turned around instinctively.


    "Keh was in a car ident and is in the hospital now. Karen said he''s out of danger and moved to a regr room. I want to go see him."


    Keh.


    His biggest rival.


    Everett''s expression turnedplex for a moment.


    He was only thinking about how to extricate Dorothy from this situation without considering what would happen if Keh seized the opportunity.


    After all, Keh was quite adept at this!


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    He might really believe he no longer had a ce in Dorothy''s heart...


    "If you want to go, just go. Why tell me?"


    "I didn''t want to upset you..."


    "No need to tell me."


    Everett managed to keep a stern face, leaving those words behind as he stepped out.


    This act had to be yed out! Until Dorothy could get the antidote and bepletely safe. And he had to be wary of this rival.


    Leaving the Bay Residence, Everett got into his car and immediately called Jeffrey.


    It was clear Jeffrey had just woken up, his voice groggy, "Hmm? Everett?"


    "You''re still in bed at this hour."


    "Well, my cousin''s in the hospital,


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    "..." Everett frowned, "Dorothy''s going to see Keh at the hospital today."


    "Oh." Jeffrey was still not catching on.


    Everett massaged his temples.


    "When Dorothy visits, make sure you''re there."


    "No, I''m not there! I mean, Dorothy... she''s noting today, is she?" Jeffrey was confused.


    "I mean, when she goes to see Keh today, you, you must be present, keep an eye on things."


    It took Jeffrey a moment to catch on, then he burst intoughter.


    "What, afraid someone''s going to steal your girl?"


    "Isn''t your cousin the best at that?"


    "He doesn''t go after anyone else, just yours." Jeffrey enjoyed the drama, "Who knows, maybe this. ident reignites some old mes! His ident this time, it''s alb because of Dorothy!"


    Speaking of which, Jeffrey had to admit, that was some dedication.