GoodReadTypical Karen, indeed! Her style was unmistakable: assertive, independent, and bold as brass.
Jeffrey pondered what her reaction might have been when she first heard the news of her pregnancy, and how she must have felt receiving his call. Deep down, Karen probably hoped for a reconciliation; that's the only reason she would agree to meet so easily.
But what did he bring to her but a storm.
It's no wonder Karen decided to go through with the abortion.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Sir?" The doctor's voice snapped him out of his reverie, noticing his prolonged silence.
Jeffrey cleared his throat and said, "Sorry, would you mind canceling the procedure for her?" "But she's already paid, non-refundable, and all the preliminary checks are done—" "It's fine. I'l cover the costs for her." He'd give his life for her, if only she'd take it! Kenneth knew Dorothy was back in town and was hell-bent on seeing her.
Fresh from the hospital, his parents weren't thrilled about him getting mixed up with Dorothy again.
But what could they do? Their son was grown and had a mind of his own.
"Mom, if you don't want me back in the hospital, let me go see her!" "She's already got someone else, Ken. Two kids, too. Why can't you let go?" his mother lamented. "It's been years, and you've been keeping an eye on her, fine. But she left without a word, took the kids, and that shows she's just not into you." Kenneth's gaze dropped, and his brow furrowed. "She told me a long time ago she didn't have feelings for me. | know that." "And yet you still—" "It's my choice.” "You are so stubborn!" He sighed, "Just let me go, Mom. This time around, | just want to see her more, and be closer to her. If you can't stand the sight of me, pretend I'm dead." He pushed past his mother's objections and left the house.
Kenneth wasn't going to see Dorothy to win her back; he just wanted to be there for her, to make sure she was alright.
Standing outside her apartment building, he considered calling Dorothy but ended up dialing Karen's number instead. Finding her phone turned off, he reluctantly dug up Dorothy's contact.
"Where's Karen?" "She's here, asleep. Cried herself out just a while ago, exhausted.” "Cried?" It dawned on Dorothy that Kenneth might not know about the breakup.
"Yeah, she and Jeffrey broke up. It was pretty ugly." "I'll come up and check on her." Dorothy paused. "You're at the apartment?" "Yeah, | just... wanted to see Karen." "Oh, okay! Come on up, I'll let you in." Dorothy was staying at Karen's place, so she had no qualms about Kenneth coming to visit his sister.
The apartment was a gift from Kenneth to Karen, after all.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmSoon, Kenneth arrived upstairs, dressed in a black overcoat.
At first glance, Dorothy was taken aback.
Kenneth had wasted away to almost nothing! It had only been a month since she'd seen him last, but he looked like he was all skin and bones now.
No wonder he had been admitted to the hospital.
"Kenneth, how long have you been skipping meals?" "Not long, just lost my appetite is all.” "Come on in." Nodding, Kenneth stepped into the apartment.
Meanwhile, in a black car not far from the building, a man watched for a while before taking out his phone and sending a picture.
[Mr. Lopez, some guy just went upstairs.] It took a while, but the reply finally came, [Leave him be. He's of no concern.]
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