She replied in such a way that Jeffrey was totally thrown off his game.

"You know about it?"

"Yeah, he told me. Dr. Quincy has been by his side... looking after him. Everett's dad and the Caldwell family go way back, and his mom was quite fond of Quincy too."

It seemed like, maybe Quincy was indeed better suited to be with Everett at this time.

Jeffrey furrowed his brow, driving in silence for a while before he couldn't help but ask again.

"Don't you ever suspect something between Everett and Dr. Quincy...?"

Dorothy shook her head, "No, I don't."

"Why not?"

"Because I know Everett's heart is with me," Dorothy lowered her lashes, her voice soft, "Everett and his mom had their differences, which were profound. I understand why he's hesitant to see me now, at a time when he's lost someone so close."

But it's okay. He'll come to accept his mother's passing, just like I had to.

Once everything settles, Dorothy believed he would still be the Everett who loved her.

"You can understand all that!" Jeffrey was genuinely impressed.

He knew he couldn't.

do?" Dorothy looked up at him, "Cause a

enough, that our relationship is imbalanced, but... I've tried

the most love

was speechless for a moment, unable to

had wanted to help Everett move on, to accelerate the end of their relationship so Quincy would quickly see the rift between Dorothy and Everett. But now, he found himself feeling

But.

had it

how painful this decision

carrying their own burdens,

got out of the car, and

"Dorothy."

"Yeah?"

friend. I believe you deserve happiness, to end up with

"Thank you."

head back

outside was refreshing, giving her the space

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