Then, Dorothy saw Everett's name changed into the “typing...” indicator.

But nothing came through, and it reverted to just his name.

A few seconds later, the typing resumed.

Dorothy waited with bated breath, curious about what he might have to say, so she kept the chat open, her gaze fixed on the screen.

After what seemed like an eternity of indecision, Everett finally sent a message.

[Sorry, sent it by accident.] [Oh] She half-expected Everett to use the kids as a shield, claiming they were messing around with his phone.

Dorothy's eyes lingered on her own response, the single “Oh,” feeling as though the conversation had crashed and burned.

and Langston?] Karen had once told her that if she wanted to prolong a conversation, she should keep asking questions. After all, if someone wants to keep

enough, Everett

to give them lessons. Just finished a meeting, I'm in the car.] As he recounted his whereabouts, Dorothy felt a pang of nostalgia, almost as if

go along with his father’s wishes to be

content with this dynamic—ex-wife and ex-husband, the occasional WhatsApp

Dorothy told herself to ease her

else to ask and seeing that Everett had said all there was to say, Dorothy was about to put

then another message from Everett popped

to interrupt. Just sneak me some videos.] [Alright] She arrived at her apartment and fixed herself a simple meal. As she pulled her laptop

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