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 you want

want to beat around the bush anymore, especially since hearing Everett say they were breaking up had already

wouldn't just say those

reflexively asked, "What does she have

up, are you

none of

to marry her, and you refused. You made

wasn't hysterical, contrary to what she had

with Everett was parting ways, she'd

when it actually came down to it,

she felt calm, almost

wanted. I don't think I need to explain much else to

refusing to face

"Are you serious?"

she

your final decision is to break up with me and then

remained silent, not uttering

clenched her fists, trying to stay

really plan to

He stayed silent still.

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