Everett finally understood why Dorothy wouldn't allow him to attend her mother's memorial.

Indeed. He had no right to be there.

That place was forever beyond his worth.

He knew what he needed to do now was to help Dorothy leave the confines of Swevia County, and pursue the life she was meant to lead, but there were only three days left. The final three days.

Call him selfish or hypocritical, Everett had given himself this last deadline.

When Dorothy found him, he was sitting on the hospital steps, lost in thought.

The evening air was still crisp, and a gentle breeze played with the hem of his silk pajama top, which glinted in the pale moonlight.

She didn't disturb him, just quietly took a seat on a nearby bench.

both needed this moment of

by until Dorothy felt the chill, rubbing her arms

"I'll sit for a while longer, then

lips together, remaining seated on the cold marble

colder, the

in

he remained

Everett

to escort her inside, he walked straight past her without a

get even a

this way, nor had she expected Everett to use

must be disappointed

truth he had uncovered was indisputable,

not-too-close, not-too-distant gap between them, but they did not walk

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255