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

felt the chill, rubbing her

without even looking back, "You should go inside." "I'll sit for a while longer, then I'll head back in." He

pressed her lips together, remaining seated

grew darker and colder, the

and urged her to come inside, nagging her a little in the process. Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the Find ɴøᴠel.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the

now, he

minute later, Everett

thought he was coming over to escort her inside, he walked straight past

even a

way, nor had she expected Everett to

must be

he had uncovered was indisputable, and

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