“I might not be fond of that Dorothy, but I be damned if I let you tum the Lopez family upside down!”
Jonathan’s nerves were rattled by the recent debacle involving Heather. In the past, he had beenreluctant to interfere, partly out of consideration for his wife’s health and sheer laziness when it came todomestic squabbles.
Had he known that Amanda had spoiled Heather to such an extent, allowing her to become sounhinged that she even harmed their son, he would have stepped in to set things right.
Amanda, knowing she was at fault, offered a meek explanation, “Look at our friends around here. Theirdaughters–in–law and sons–in–law come from matching social backgrounds. I just wanted to replacesomeone for Everett who’s well–educated, competent, and could help him in his career. Isn’t that in hisbest interest?”
“Heather might be capable, but she’s cold–hearted and ruthless. She’d stop at nothing! That’s justunacceptable.”
“But honey, think back to before Dorothy came into the picture. Everett and Heather were so goodtogether! At work, Heather supported him tirelessly, and you can’t deny that. And personally, they weresuch good friends, often seen dining out with Jeffrey. There were no issues whatsoever! Dorothy iswhere it all went wrong.”
“No matter what, once Everett’s back on his feet, I don’t want to hear another peep about Heather fromyou!”
Amanda nodded quickly. “You got it, I won’t bring her up again! I won’t let her anywhere near our son. Iowe her for past kindness, but that’s it. Even if you could tolerate her, I can’t. I’m scared she’ll hurt
Everett again.”
“All I pray for now is that you really did destroy all the evidence from that nasty business with Dorothy’smother. Not a trace left! I can’t bear to think what would happen if it came to light Jonathan didn’t evenwant to entertain the thought of Everett’s reaction.
In a room at Eldoria City Hospital.
Karen was stunned, staring at the empty hospital bed.
Just minutes ago, Langston had thrown a tantrum for some pastry, and Dorothy said she wanted torest. So, Karen had taken Langston downstairs to the bakery, trying not to disturb her rest.
But now she was gone!
Thankfully, Karen wasn’t completely clueless. She immediately turned to the little boy beside her,“Langston, you knew your mom was planning to bolt, didn’t you?”
Langston pouted, trying to feign ignorance, “How would I know?”
“You’re lying! You begged to go for pastries, and then you said you didn’t like any at the shop, so wewent to another. You can’t tell me you weren’t stalling for time?”
“Heh!” Langston caved, throwing his hands up in a mock surrender, “Mom’s the adult. If she wants togo somewhere, what can a little
kid like me do?”
“You…” Karen was so exasperated she was lost for words, “She’s injured! I’m not trying to stop her forthe sake of it, but her body can’t
take this kind of strain!”
Everyone was acting
of concern for her well–being, not to harm her.
“I know” Langston nodded, looking into Karen’s eyes. “But Mommy’s unhappy here. I saw her cry.”
Karen was speechless.
“I think if Mommy is sad, her wounds won’t heal! If she’s willing to leave despite the pain, it means shereally wants to replace that person, right?”
Langston’s words struck a chord with Karen.
But still…
She glanced at the empty bed and groaned, clutching her forehead, “How am I supposed to explain toKenneth where she’s gone when he shows up?”
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