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 to do with

up, are you going

of

smile, "Everett, don't you find life interesting? Initially, your parents wanted you to marry her, and you refused. You made me believe in you, to be with

hysterical, contrary to what she had

endgame with Everett was parting ways, she'd

actually came down to

she felt calm,

I don't think I need to explain

away, refusing

"Are you serious?"

she stood

"I'm

reyou, are you

final decision is

"After

with

silent, not uttering

to stay

really plan to marry

He stayed silent still.

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

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

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