Everett walked back into the living room, only to find Dorothy waiting for him on the couch.

She hadn't entered earlier, not wanting to interrupt his precious moments with the kids.

"Are they asleep?"

Dorothy smiled and stood up.

"Not yet, but soon," Everett's voice wasn't exactly warm, but it was less icy than before.

Dorothy followed him silently, her heart filled with quiet anticipation.

However, Everett broke the silence.

"I'll sleep in the guest room."

"I've been coming home late, I don't want to disturb your sleep."

He had made an excuse, at least sparing Dorothy some embarrassment.

But the message was the same: he wanted a separation.

bed for any

their hearts

mean drifting into an

stable place with Everett, and

a problem, I'm not busy with anything anyway." Dorothy stepped over

in the past, she would have never

forward, and her pride wouldn't allow her to

now, Dorothy didn't care

would even cling to Everett's sleeve if it meant

you busy with

his question with a smile. "Everett, why don't you

"No."

п

right now,

he turned

clenched her fist, trying to suppress the pride

"Everett, wait!"

stopped and turned, "What

"Then let me join you in the guest room? I'm tired of the master bedroom

say I needed peace? Can't you understand

be as quiet as a mouse," Dorothy squinted her eyes and grinned. "We'll just try it for one night. If... if

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