Everett suddenly slumped, his entire frame leaning on Dorothy's shoulder, his six-foot-three stature making it hard for her to breathe.

He was silent, simply resting against her.

Dorothy tried to speak several times but held back, deciding to let him catch his breath first.

Then, abruptly, she felt a dampness on her neck. The tears trailed down her collarbone, slowly slipping away.

Everett was crying, soundlessly.

The last time he cried, he blamed it on the whiskey, but this time, he was sober.

"Everett." "Dorothy, you can't keep leaving me," his voice was hoarse, his chest trembled with each word, "Once is enough.” He couldn't bear it happening again.

Karen had landed a job.

as an event planner, no need to

working and just enjoy being taken care of, Karen

you know, health, dental, and retirement plans. It all adds up to more than

as my secretary. We could even... you know, during lunch breaks." "Don't you think about

wasn't bothered; he caught her ankle and pulled her towards him,"When I look at you, that is the only thing I can think of." "Why don't you go find some other women? You've got too much energy; I can't handle it

called my folks, and I told them I got a job. They want me to come over for dinner tonight. So cut it out.” Every time she tangled with him, she was

you to see the folks." "Those are my parents." "Sooner or later I'll have to call them mine, right? Might as well get familiar now." Jeffrey got up and started calling his secretary to order

Karen's parents, he'd come bearing armfuls of presents. Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ (ꜰind)ɴʘvel.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in

fault someone

you don't agree, then you're not going anywhere either." Jeffrey

they drove to her

hands full of groceries. When he got home, he immediately spotted Jeffrey's flashy car —a sight

out of the car, not even bothering to lock it, and rushed over to help Derek

Derek 'Dad’ with such warmth

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