At that moment, Dorothy almost wanted to laugh.

A few years back, she was the one who had said, "Let's get a divorce."

And now, years later, it was he who uttered the words "let's break up."

Indeed.

It was a breakup, not a divorce.

She hadn't remarried Everett, nor had he taken her back. Between Everett and Dorothy, there was no marital bond.

Even with Abigail and Langston in the picture, they weren't husband and wife.

After what felt like an eternity of silence, Dorothy finally spoke with a hoarse voice, "Is it just because of your mother?"

"What else could it be?"

"Is there... any other reason?"

Like, Quincy's involvement.

"Just say what

Dorothy didn't want to beat around the bush anymore, especially since hearing Everett say they were breaking up had already left her heart

wouldn't just say those

reflexively asked, "What does she have to

we break up, are you going to

of your

you to marry her, and you refused. You made me believe in you, to be with you. Now that your mother has passed away, you suddenly want to listen

hysterical, contrary to

imagined if the endgame with Everett was parting

it actually came down to

she felt calm, almost

got the answer you wanted. I don't

away, refusing to

"Are you serious?"

didn't leave; she

final decision is to break up with me and then marry

remained silent, not uttering

fists, trying to stay calm, not wanting to confront him

plan to marry

He stayed silent still.

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