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    Inside, Jeffrey had just finished tucking their daughter into bed and came out to the living room, raising an eyebrow at his wife, "Was that Dorothy who dropped by?" "Yeah, but she''s gone now."


    Jeffrey, oblivious to the gravity of the situation, shrugged and chuckled, "That Dorothy, she''s really Everett''s darling, isn''t she? Every time she visits us, Everett has to shoot me a text to check in." "Well, these are unusual times. Having Everett keeping an eye out does put my mind at ease."


    Karen felt somewhat helpless at the moment.


    Being pregnant meant she had to sit out on a lot of things.


    "Just rx at home and wait for our good news! Even if something were to happen to Everett, Dorothy will be fine. Don''t worry."


    "Okay."


    Karen nodded, choosing not to tell Jeffrey about the location Keh had sent her.


    Since Dorothy said she''d discuss it with Everett, Karen decided to just wait.


    ...


    Once Dorothy got into Kevin''s car, she kept her eyes glued to the location on her phone.


    "Ms. Sanchez, heading back to Bay Residence?" Kevin asked.


    "No! Take me to this ce first, I need to pick something up."


    She showed Kevin a location, which was in a fairly central part of Eldorria City, causing Kevin to rx a bit.


    "Sure! Looking for anything in particr?"


    Seeing a bakery listed there, Dorothy casually said, "Their pastries are delicious, I''m thinking of grabbing some to take back." After a pause, she quickly added, "You don''t need to tell Everett, okay? If he calls asking, just say I haven''t left Karen''s yet." Kevin was puzzled, "Why keep a simple pastry run from Mr. Lopez?"


    "It''s not about keeping secrets, it''s just... in Everett''s eyes, everywhere but Bay Residence seems


    dangerous right now! If I go straight.


    I


    back after shopping, there''s no need to worry him further, right?


    Kevin chuckled at that.


    "Ms. Sanchez, Mr. Lopez is finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel! It''s nice to see you caring about him."


    To Kevin, it was heartwarming to see Mr. Lopez''s years of dedication and careful attention to Dorothy finally being reciprocated. It was a good sign.


    He nced at Dorothy through the rearview mirror, smiling, "Once the antidote is secured, you and Me Lopez can finally settle down for a peaceful life!"


    "Yeah," Dorothy smiled thoughtfully, "I do like peaceful days."


    They arrived at the bakery, but with no parking spots nearby, Kevin had to park a little distance away in a small lot.


    As Dorothy reached for the car door, Kevin was already on his feet.


    "Let me know what you want, I can go get it!"


    "No need, I''d like to pick for myself. A few steps ahead, Dorothy noticed Kevin following and quickly said, "You don''t have toe with me, I''ll be right back."


    "I''m already out, might as well go together! I can help carry."