Chapter 670

"You're insane! If you're hung up on being someone's first night, why on earth did you come after

me?"

Jeffrey could see that Karen was getting ticked off, so he scrambled to explain, “No, no, that’s not

what I meant! What right do I have to be hung up on anything like that? I’m just... I’m just jealous

that they had you before I did! Karen, sometimes I can’t even bear to picture it.”

Karen remained silent,

“If only I’d met you earlier, like when we were in our teens? Then it would’ve been just you and me.”

Karen snorted. “As if you could give up all your exes with their model figures, curves for days, and

those sweet, sultry looks.”

The words 'exes' hit Jeffrey like a sucker punch, second only to the blow Heather had dealt him.

“Can we not talk about this anymore?”

“You’re the one who brought up ex-boyfriends.”

“I'm sorry, okay?” Jeffrey flashed a sheepish grin, trying to lighten the mood. “How about I carry you

off to the shower?”

Karen pushed him away. “I can shower on my own, thank you very much. I’m not paralyzed.”

“Still got some fight in you, huh? Then...”

“Get lost!”

...

After two days of stubborn silence, Jonathan was the first to crack.

With the one-month deadline he had given to Dorothy fast approaching and the grandchildren on

the cusp of being inducted into the Lopez family, it was crucial to change their surnames to avoid

any snickers or side-eye.

He reached out to Everett, but when the call went unanswered, he was left to send a message.

[Send someone to escort Heather over, and let’s keep this between us, alright? Don't tell your

mother!]

Jonathan had not actually consulted his wife because he figured it would only lead to more hassle.

It was simpler to ask forgiveness than permission, especially since Heather was currently under his

control.

If his son ended up offing her, his wife would probably throw a fit, sure, but it would not amount to

much.

Everett saw the message and immediately had Kevin arrange for someone to handle it.

Dorothy just wanted evidence, right? She wanted to go through the proper legal channels to ensure

Heather faced justice.

He understood and was willing to make it happen.

“Karen says that Jeffrey is now officially the future son-in-law of her family.”

Dorothy was beaming as she looked at her phone, a rare sight.

“It looks like wedding bells are in the air?”

“Seems like it.” Dorothy nodded, genuinely happy for Karen. It was heartwarming to see her friend

about to settle down, especially with a guy as drool-worthy as Jeffrey. “She said they're getting

engaged first, then married. Her folks aren't ready to let their baby girl go just yet.”

Everett reached out and gently tousled her hair. “By the time they get engaged, I should be able to

leave Swevia Country for good.”

He would not miss Jeffrey's engagement party for the world.

Dorothy was momentarily taken aback, looking up at him.

Counting the days, there was not much time left. Unless Karen was planning to get engaged within

the next few days.

Sensing her unease, Everett stayed calm for once and simply smiled.

“Dorothy, just go for it. Chase the justice you’re after. I’ve got your back.”

Dorothy did not reply.

“Smooth out that frown. I like it when you smile.” Everett thought she was worried about gathering

evidence, fearing that his mother might interfere and protect Heather from prosecution.

“Everett...”

“Whatever you need, I'll make sure you have it.”

He twirled a lock of her hair around his finger, an intimate and suggestive gesture.

Dorothy furrowed her brow slightly. “Have you... been meddling in the investigation into my mother’s

death?”

“Yeah, I’ve got the death certificate. It says your mother died from a sudden heart attack.”

“There must have been something that set her off, something that someone said!”

Everett took her suddenly cold hand and warmed it in his. “Do you trust me, Dorothy?”