"Indeed." When Karen first found out that Everett had a thing for Dorothy, she was gobsmacked! Every girl dreams about some high-powered CEO sweeping her off her feet, but the reality of bridging that gap isn't just about mutual attraction. It's about crossing a minefield of social lines.
"Ah, if only I had introduced you two sooner!" lamented Karen, then caught herself, "And, Kenneth, if only you had broken up with your ex a bit earlier! The moment I heard you were single, I played matchmaker with Dorothy. You can't pin this one on me!" Kenneth chuckled and ruffled her messy hair.
"It's just not meant to be, no one's to blame." Dorothy had slept through most of the flight. She only woke up when the plane began its descent.
The first thing she saw when she opened her eyes was Everett's gaze locked on hers.
He was half-reclined in his seat, propping himself up with one arm. The recent events had slimmed him down, making his features even more sharply defined and his presence somewhat more brooding.
Dressed down in a simple white T-shirt rather than his usual business attire, Dorothy thought she was back in middle school for a moment, gazing at the boy who used to steal her breath away.
"Have you been staring at me this whole time?" Dorothy noticed the deep creases in his palm.
He had been holding that pose for a while! "Not for long." Just a few hours.
Feeling a bit embarrassed, Dorothy's cheeks turned pink, "Are we about to land? Karen's probably waiting for us at the airport.” "You got Karen to come?" "Yeah." Everett frowned slightly, "There's something I need to tell you before we land." Dorothy saw the seriousness on his face and quickly asked, "What?" "Jeffrey is here too, to pick us up.” After dropping Karen and the kids off at the airport, Kenneth made his exit. He just couldn't bear to see them all lovey-dovey, so he chose not to stay.
There were enough cars coming for Everett. They'd have room to spare.
As soon as Jeffrey's car pulled up to the airport, he spotted Karen leading a child by each hand towards the arrivals hall.
He ditched his car at the curb and strode after them.
"Aunt Karen, will Mommy buy me candy?" Abigail's concern was always straightforward — as long as there was candy, she was happy! She had a sweet tooth. If it wasn't for the fear of ruining her teeth, she'd have a lollipop in her mouth around the clock! "Don't worry, sweetheart. From now on, you can have all the candy you want!" Abigail clapped her hands with glee, but Langston looked more reserved.
Karen noticed and crouched down to his level, "Langston, what's on your mind?" "Aunt Karen, I don't want to leave Eldorria City." He had only just arrived, and there was so much here that fascinated him! "You won't be away for long. Your... your dad is hurt, and he's just recuperating in Swevia Country. Once he's better, you'll come back." Langston looked up at her, a hint of mistrust in his eyes, "You won't send me abroad again?" "Of course not! Now, Abigail and Langston, your dad’s back! And Mommy will be with you in Swevia Country too!" Hearing this, Langston's expression eased a bit.
Before he could say anything else, suddenly, Langston heard someone calling his name from behind! He turned his little face and saw Jeffrey.
"Mr. Tuner!" Karen followed his gaze.
What was he doing here too?
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