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 to

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

say

asked, "What does she have to do

after we break up, are you going to marry

none of

your parents wanted you to marry her, and you refused. You made me believe in you, to be with

wasn't hysterical, contrary to

imagined if the endgame with Everett was parting

actually came down to it,

she felt calm,

the answer you wanted. I don't think

away, refusing

"Are you serious?"

leave; she

serious?",she repeated "After thinking it, your final decision is to break up with me and

remained silent, not uttering a

her fists, trying to stay calm, not wanting to

really plan

He stayed silent still.

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