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.

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

couldn't bear the thought of

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. You just need to find someone else to love!" said

and asked, "Why do you suggest I find someone else, instead of you trying to meethalfway for once? Wouldn't it

this once, can you step towards me?" He 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 next thousand steps, but ten thousand! He didn't care what others thought; he was all in! If people back

did the same, he would abandon his identity and

his side, what did material possessions or social status matter? Having said so much already,

"Yes." Dorothy clenched her fists, took a deep breath, and

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