But Dorothy had an unsettling feeling.
After this incident, she knew that Everett would not rest until he got to the bottom of it that was just the
way he was
In the midst of their conversation, Kennethâs car pulled up outside
âHere they are Theyâre back!â Karen called out hurriedly
Dorothy, without even putting on her slippers, ran downstairs.
The moment she saw Langstonâs little face, she couldnât hold her tears anymore
âLangston you almost gave me a heart attack! Langston
âMommy, Iâm sorryâ Langston clearly panicked at the sight of Dorothyâs tears. âIt was my fault. I
shouldnât have run off like that?â
âNo, noâ¦itâs me. I havenât been giving you enough love. Itâs my fault!â
She had been so focused on earning more money, planning when to leave home and when to be with
her children, without considering whether they could accept such arrangements!
Dorothy felt horribly guilty.
Seeing their reunion, Karen couldnât help but shed a few fears as well.
Kenneth walked over and patted her shoulder. âLetâs go in
âAlright.â
Back at home, Abigail had just opened her eyes to find her big brother standing in front of her
She was astonished!
âLangston?â
âWhatâs with that face? Itâs really me.â Langston walked over and, despite his verbal complaints, sat
down beside his little sister.
Abigail, ever the enthusiastic one, hugged her brother and began kissing him all over making Langston
squirm in embarrassment.
Watching the two of them laughing and playing together, Dorothy felt a sense of relief and
completeness.
She made up her mind then and there that she would never separate from her children again.
Kenneth glanced at Dorothy and quietly pulled her aside âUh Dorothy, it seems like Langston has
stirred up some trouble!â
He recounted the incident to Dorothy, watching as her face gradually turned into a look of shock.
âWhat? He hacked into the Lopez Corporationâs software?â
âYesâ¦â
âDoes Everett know it was him?â
âLangston said he wouldnât be able to trace it, but Iâm not really familiar with cyber stuffâ
Dorothy rubbed her forehead, feeling a headache coming on. She glanced at Langston, who was still
playing with Abigail, and spoke up. âIâm taking them and leaving Eldoria City right away, in case the
news gets out!â
After all, this was Everettâs territory. It was fraught with danger, and she didnât feel safe at all.
âIâll go with youâ Kenneth had come back to find Langston. If they were leaving, there was no need for
him to stay in Eldoria City.
Dorothy looked at him, pursing her lips. âKenneth, the kids are with me. Theyâll be fine! You must be
busy with work back home. You should go back.â
âItâs okayâ can take a leave.â
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âBut this favor is too huge. I feel suffocated Dorothy had to voice her thoughts. âI consider you and
Karen family, but when it comes to you and thereâs no chance for anything more. So please, stop letting
your time trickle away on me.â
âitâs my choice! Youâve rejected me many times. I know that youâve made your stance very clear. Itâs all
voluntary on my part. I have no complaints, nor will force you to be with me or owe me anythingâ
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