Everett suddenly slumped, his entire frame leaning on Dorothy's shoulder, his six-foot-three stature making it hard for her to breathe.

He was silent, simply resting against her.

Dorothy tried to speak several times but held back, deciding to let him catch his breath first.

Then, abruptly, she felt a dampness on her neck. The tears trailed down her collarbone, slowly slipping away.

Everett was crying, soundlessly.

The last time he cried, he blamed it on the whiskey, but this time, he was sober.

"Everett." "Dorothy, you can't keep leaving me," his voice was hoarse, his chest trembled with each word, "Once is enough.” He couldn't bear it happening again.

Karen had landed a job.

no need to clock in at an office; she could work

working and just

your salary?" "There's benefits too, you know, health, dental, and retirement plans. It all adds up

We could even...

I look at you, that is the only thing I can think of." "Why don't you go find some other women? You've got too much energy; I can't handle it alone." "Nope, I only want you." Seeing him gearing up for more,

I told them I got a job. They want me to come over for dinner tonight. So cut it out.” Every time she tangled with him, she was left without any

Jeffrey heard she was leaving, he quickly cozied up, "I'm free tonight. I'll come with you to see the folks." "Those are my parents." "Sooner or later I'll have to call them mine, right? Might as well get familiar

parents, he'd come bearing armfuls

can't fault someone for being

you don't agree, then you're not going anywhere either." Jeffrey had become a

drove to her parents’ place

just returning from the market, hands full of groceries. When he got home, he immediately spotted Jeffrey's flashy car —a sight

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