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Chapter 879
Chapter 879
The line went dead before Jeffrey could get another word out.
Karen rolled her eyes, "Stop mentioning Dorothy to Everett, will you? The way you talk is like she's some damsel in distress without a suitor in sight. There's a whole line of guys just waiting for a chance with her!"
Men would be practically queuing up at her door with her face.
"I'm just thinking of giving Everett a nudge to reconsider, that's all. Don't you want Abigail and Langston to grow up in a home with both parents around?"
"Of course, I do! But not by making Dorothy look pitiful! Besides, Everett's sold the Bay Residence; his intentions are clear as day. Give it a rest. Considering all the drama between those two, I reckon they're better off apart. They'll hurt for a while, sure, but they'll get over it."
Jeffrey bit his lips.
"And didn't you use to disapprove of Dorothy? What's with the matchmaking all of a sudden?" Karen pressed.
Jeffrey looked as if he was about to cry, "I just said she could be a bit harsh on Everett! It’s always been Dorothy dumping him during these years. That's true, isn't it?"
"Well, yes, but if you find it cruel, then don't meddle! Have you ever thought that maybe Everett's willing to put up with it? It's not your place to feel sorry for him!" Karen bit back.
"You have a point."
"As for Dorothy and Everett's situation, I've already spoken to Dorothy. She seems to have her own plan, so let's just stay out of it."
At that, Jeffrey raised an eyebrow, "What sort of plan? I'm really curious."
"Like I'd tell you. If you know, it means Everett knows!" Karen shrugged. "Besides, I don't know the details. I didn't pry."
She felt Dorothy had enough on her plate without her digging for more.
...
Dorothy visited the cemetery the day before the court session.
This time she didn't speak a word, just stood silently and gazed at the photo of Bella on the tombstone from dawn until the late afternoon. It wasn't until the sun was about to set that Dorothy finally moved her numb legs.
"Dorothy? I knew I'd find you here!"
Hearing the voice, Dorothy slowly lifted her head to meet Kenneth's worried gaze. "Karen called and said she couldn't find you anywhere. I guessed you'd be here." He explained.
Her voice was hoarse as she spoke, "I put my phone on silent."
She felt the ringtone would disturb the sleeping souls in the cemetery.
"How long have you been standing here? Come on, let's get you home," Kenneth made sure that she must have arrived early from her look. Material © of NôvelDrama.Org.
"Kenneth, don't worry about me. Just go on home." Kenneth had a girlfriend now, and whether she minded or not, Dorothy knew it was best to keep her distance.
"How can I leave you like this?" he replied, then hesitated before adding, "Eleanor doesn't know I'm here. She's working overtime today."
Dorothy gave a weak smile, looking up at him, "If she doesn't know, that's all the more reason I shouldn't be alone with you."
"I've always seen you as a sister!"
"That's easy for you to say, but it's everyone else who has to believe it," Dorothy said with a sigh, her voice gravelly. "Kenneth, if you've found someone right for you, hold on to her and don't live with regrets. I'm an adult; I know what I'm saying, what I'm doing, where I'm going. Even without you, I won't get lost, and I certainly won't die."