At that moment, Dorothy almost wanted to laugh.

A few years back, she was the one who had said, "Let's get a divorce."

And now, years later, it was he who uttered the words "let's break up."

Indeed.

It was a breakup, not a divorce.

She hadn't remarried Everett, nor had he taken her back. Between Everett and Dorothy, there was no marital bond.

Even with Abigail and Langston in the picture, they weren't husband and wife.

After what felt like an eternity of silence, Dorothy finally spoke with a hoarse voice, "Is it just because of your mother?"

"What else could it be?"

"Is there... any other reason?"

Like, Quincy's involvement.

Everett frowned, "Just say what you want to say."

"Quincy." Dorothy didn't want to beat around the bush anymore, especially since hearing Everett say they were breaking up had already left her heart ice cold.

He wouldn't just say those words lightly.

she have to do with

after we break up, are you

none of

and you refused. You made me believe in you, to be with you. Now that your mother has passed away, you suddenly want to listen to your

to what she had

had imagined if the endgame with Everett was

when it actually came down to it,

felt calm, almost

I don't think

away, refusing

"Are you serious?"

leave; she

"I'm

reyou, are you

final decision is

repeated, "After thinking

with

not uttering

clenched her fists, trying to stay calm, not

really plan

He stayed silent still.

only marry me, that you'd never lie to me." That's why Dorothy stayed, continuing to question

up, if today was meant to tear away all pretenses, then

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