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.

was that once she passed away, that would be the end of her story. She hoped not to linger as a ghost, haunting the

bear the thought of seeing Everett with

I could ever spend a 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

you trying to meethalfway for once? Wouldn't it be simpler if you heldin your heart?"

the one reaching out to you. Just 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 hwhispered

would abandon his

she was by his side, what did material possessions or social status matter? Having said so

not, givea clear answer?" "Do I have to?" "Yes." Dorothy clenched her fists, took a deep breath, and said, "Then no, I can't." Compared to

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