Dorothy tried to speak several times, but in the end, she couldn't muster even a whisper.

"You said before, once this is all over, you'd giveclosure. Does it mean ending it all with your death?" asked Everett.

"Yes." As long as she was gone, everything would be over.

Dorothy knew Everett would be devastated and fall apart, but she believed the acute pain of loss would eventually pass. After all, once she was gone, there was nothing he could do.

Maybe it would take ten years, maybe twenty, but eventually, he would move on.

And then, he might meet someone new to grow old with...

intense, loyal nature, she was certain he

was that once she passed away, that would be the end of her story. She hoped not to

couldn't bear the thought of seeing Everett with

was staring at the hospital room ceiling, as if talking to Dorothy, but also as if speaking to himself, "Who can givethat answer? If it could end well, then I don't care how difficult or painful the journey is." "As long as the person in your heart isn't me, you can be happy. You just

at her and asked, "Why do you suggest I find someone else, instead of you trying to meethalfway for once? Wouldn't it be simpler if you

from you." If she nodded, Everett was ready to take not just the next thousand steps, but ten thousand! He didn't care what others thought; he was all in! If

abroad did the same, he would abandon

by his side, what did material possessions or social status matter? Having said

not, givea clear answer?" "Do I have to?" "Yes." Dorothy clenched her fists, took a deep breath, and said, "Then no, I can't." Compared to Everett's overwhelming love, she... she longed for liberation. Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the (ꜰind)ɴʘvel.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and

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