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.

does she have

up, are you going

of your

you to marry her, 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

wasn't hysterical, contrary to what she had

the endgame with Everett was parting ways,

actually came down to it, she

felt calm,

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

turned away, refusing to

"Are you serious?"

she

"I'm

are you

decision

"After thinking

with

not uttering a

clenched her fists, trying to stay calm, not wanting

plan to

He stayed silent still.

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

had decided on breaking up, if today was meant to tear

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