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.

asked, "What does she

are you going to

of your

parents wanted you to marry her, and you refused. You made me believe in you, to be with you. Now that your

wasn't hysterical, contrary to what she had

with Everett was parting ways,

came down

felt calm, almost

the answer you wanted. I don't think I need to

refusing to

"Are you serious?"

didn't leave; she

"I'm

reyou, are

final decision

"After thinking

with

remained silent, not uttering a

clenched her fists, trying to stay calm, not wanting to

really plan

He stayed silent still.

me, that you'd never lie to me."

to tear away all pretenses, then she might as well get

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