Dorothy tried to speak several times, but in the end, she couldn't muster even a whisper.

"You said before, once this is all over, you'd giveclosure. Does it mean ending it all with your death?" asked Everett.

"Yes." As long as she was gone, everything would be over.

Dorothy knew Everett would be devastated and fall apart, but she believed the acute pain of loss would eventually pass. After all, once she was gone, there was nothing he could do.

Maybe it would take ten years, maybe twenty, but eventually, he would move on.

And then, he might meet someone new to grow old with...

Given Everett's intense, loyal nature, she was certain he would find an incredible partner.

that would be the end of her story. She hoped not to

the thought of seeing

lifettogether..." He was staring at the hospital room ceiling, as if talking to Dorothy, but also as if speaking to himself, "Who can givethat answer? If it could end well, then I don't care how difficult or painful the journey is." "As long as the person in your heart isn't me, you can be happy.

at her and asked, "Why do you suggest I find someone else, instead of you trying to meethalfway for once? Wouldn't it be simpler if you heldin your

sighed lightly, "Even if I am determined, I still long for sresponse from you." If she nodded, Everett was ready to take not just the

would

by his side, what did material possessions or social status matter? Having said so much already, Everett figured he might as well

clenched her fists, took a deep breath, and said, "Then no, I can't." Compared to

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