Dorothy had zero tolerance for unreasonable people.
But this woman was relentless.
As more onlookers gathered, the wife began spinning tales, painting quite the scene.
"Everyone, cand see this lady! She saw my husband's car keys, a Land Rover, no less, worth over a hundred grand! And she started flirting with him! Caught her red-handed, and now she's all flustered, even talking about personal injury!" The husband, seeing things spiral, tried to intervene, "Let's all calm down, folks. My wife is pregnant and a bit emotional, speaking nonsense!" "I'm not speaking nonsense! I saw you two laughing together, so bright and cheery, anyone would think you were here for a prenatal appointment!" she snapped, still not satisfied, her anger squarely aimed at Dorothy, "I've seen many gold diggers like you before!" Dorothy was stuck. Arguing seemed pointless, and all she wanted was to keep her distance from this woman.
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But the wife mistook Dorothy's silence for fear, or even guilt.
Snatching the car keys from her husband, she waved them in Dorothy's face. "You're after this, aren't you? Aiming for the passenger seat in this car? Dream on! Think you can snag any man just because you're pretty?" "Haven't you had enough?" The husband had reached his limit, but constrained by his wife's pregnancy, he could only scold her gently, "There's nothing between her and me, just a misunderstanding. Can't you stop making things up?" "Oh, she's a misunderstanding, is she? What about that message on your phone last night from WhatsApp, huh? The one saying she misses you?" Hearing this, Dorothy began to piece things together.
This wife's hysteria wasn't without sbasis, given her husband's indiscretions.
But...
What an unjust situation for Dorothy! Splashed with water, then baselessly accused and subjected to public scrutiny.
The looks from the crowd, as if they truly believed she was at fault! Suddenly, a tall figure emerged from the crowd, standing protectively in front of Dorothy.
Behind her, the wife continued her rant.
"She's only after my husband because he drives a Land Rover, because he's wealthy-everyone, csee Turning around and seeing Everett, she froze, caught off guard.
Everett, just arrived and unaware of II story, instinctively shielded the full Dorothy, asking softly, "What's going on?
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But his presence alone dispelled any doubts.
Comparing the two men, it was clear who was more appealing.
Dorothy, somewhat amused, pointed at the husband's car keys "His wife ar claims was trying to seduce him because I saw he drives a Land Rover." Now it was Everett's turn to be speechless.
Truth be told, he could handle high society with ease, but this kind of irrationalchaos? ||