She replied in such a way that Jeffrey was totally thrown off his game.

"You know about it?"

"Yeah, he told me. Dr. Quincy has been by his side... looking after him. Everett's dad and the Caldwell family go way back, and his mom was quite fond of Quincy too."

It seemed like, maybe Quincy was indeed better suited to be with Everett at this time.

Jeffrey furrowed his brow, driving in silence for a while before he couldn't help but ask again.

"Don't you ever suspect something between Everett and Dr. Quincy...?"

Dorothy shook her head, "No, I don't."

"Why not?"

"Because I know Everett's heart is with me," Dorothy lowered her lashes, her voice soft, "Everett and his mom had their differences, which were profound. I understand why he's hesitant to see me now, at a time when he's lost someone so close."

But it's okay. He'll come to accept his mother's passing, just like I had to.

Once everything settles, Dorothy believed he would still be the Everett who loved her.

"You can understand all that!" Jeffrey was genuinely impressed.

He knew he couldn't.

at him, "Cause a

I don't love Everett enough, that our relationship is imbalanced,

love she could possibly

for a moment, unable to find the

relationship so Quincy would

But.

it

knew how painful this

carrying their own burdens,

car, and Jeffrey suddenly called out to

"Dorothy."

"Yeah?"

best friend. I believe you deserve happiness, to end up

a

"Thank you."

back inside but stood at the entrance of Bay

was refreshing, giving her the space to

felt so

fresh air to

she

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