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.

frowned, "Just say what

especially since hearing Everett say they

wouldn't just say those words

reflexively asked, "What does she have to do with

break up, are you going to

of

wanted 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

wasn't hysterical, contrary to

imagined if the endgame with Everett was parting ways,

it actually came down to it,

felt calm,

answer you wanted. I don't think I need to

turned away, refusing

"Are you serious?"

didn't leave; she stood her

repeated "After thinking it, your final decision

silent, not uttering a

clenched her fists, trying to stay calm, not wanting to confront

plan

He stayed silent still.

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