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 to

after we break up, are

none of your

parents wanted you to marry her, and you refused. You made

wasn't hysterical, contrary to

the endgame with Everett was parting ways, she'd be

came down to it,

felt calm,

wanted. I don't think I need to explain much else to

turned away, refusing

"Are you serious?"

she stood

"I'm

are you

decision is

"After thinking

with

silent, not uttering a

fists, trying to stay calm, not wanting to confront him

really plan to marry

He stayed silent still.

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

tear away all pretenses, then

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