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.

need to clock in at an office; she could work from

the idea of working and just enjoy being

health, dental, and retirement plans. It all adds up

should just come work at Lopez Corporation as my secretary. We could even... you know, during lunch breaks." "Don't you think

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 alone." "Nope, I only want you." Seeing him gearing

tonight. So cut it out.”

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

he'd come bearing armfuls of presents. Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ (ꜰind)ɴʘvel.nᴇt website on

fault someone for being

agree, then you're not going anywhere either." Jeffrey had become a pro at

drove to her

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

the car, not even bothering to lock

calling Derek 'Dad’ with such warmth and eagerness almost

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