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.

reflexively asked, "What does she have

we break up, are you going

of

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

to what she

imagined if the endgame with Everett was parting ways,

actually came down

she felt calm,

don't think I need to explain much else

turned away, refusing to face

"Are you serious?"

she stood

"I'm

are

decision is to

"After thinking

with

remained silent, not

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

really plan

He stayed silent still.

never lie to me." That's why

if today was meant to tear away all pretenses, then she might as well

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