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.

Dorothy looked up at him,

that our relationship is imbalanced, but... I've

was the most love she

a moment, unable to

end of their relationship so Quincy would quickly see the rift between Dorothy and Everett. But now, he found himself feeling sorry

But.

it tough

how painful this decision was for

their own burdens, finally arrived

out of the car, and Jeffrey suddenly called

"Dorothy."

"Yeah?"

I believe you deserve happiness, to end up

a small

"Thank you."

didn't head back inside but stood at the

refreshing, giving

felt so suffocated

fresh air to clear

she should shouldn't

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